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HE Brethren, or German Baptists as they are some- 
times called, originated in Germany, in the year 1708, 
I J) at Schwardzenau, under the leadership of Alexander 
Mack. He, with John Kipin, George Grevy, Andreas 
Bloney, Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Kipin and Joanna Nethig- 
eim, his neighbors, met, from time to time, at their dwellings for 
the purpose of bible reading and mutual improvement spiritually. 
They were all of Presbyterian descent except John Kipin and, 
possibly, Mrs. Kipin, who were Lutherans. It does not appear 
that they intended a separate organization, but met for the 
purpose of bible reading and explanation. It soon occurred to 
them that they had not hitherto rendered that implicit obedience 
which the word of God requires, and they determined upon a 
fuller compliance with the divine commands. They had not, at 
the time of their change of views, known of the existence of any 
Baptist organizations, but determined that true baptism consisted 
in trine immersion as the external form. They desired such 
immersion at the hands of Alexander Mack, who refused on the 
grounds of his not being, himself, baptized according to believers' 
baptism. They, accordingly, drew lots as to who should perform 
the ceremony, and the name of him to whom the lot fell has 
been concealed, and is not now known. 

They baptized each other in the little river Eder running by 
the town of Schwardzenau, and the denominational existence of 
the Brethren began. Presently there were branches organized in 
the adjoining towns of Merrienborn, where Bro. John Kaass was 
the minister, and at Epstien, under the oversight of Bro. Christian 
Lev} 7 . At that age of the world, the custom was to persecute 
those who ventured to differ in belief from the recognized forms 
of worship, and our early Brethren did not escape. Some of 
them were driven to Holland, and some to Creyfelt. 



In 1719, the Schwardzenau church emigrated bodily to America, 
where the utmost religious freedom has ever been tolerated. 
There landed about twenty families in the fall of 1719, at 
Philadelphia, Pa., and dispersed themselves over the eastern part 
of the state, mainly to Conestoga, Skippack and Oley. They 
were widely separated in a day where there were none of the 
facilities for travel as now, and much of the religious form was 
lost. 

Four years after this, or in 1722, Brethren Baker, Gomery, 
Gantz and Trautes, began a systematic tour of evangelism with 
the most satisfactory results, and what we would now call 
"arms" of the church were founded in a great many places. 
Those who remained in Europe, influenced by their American 
friends and Brethren with whom they kept up a correspondence, 
came to America in 1729. Some who remained and others who 
were almost persuaded were lost, denominationally speaking, and 
the Brethren were no longer a fact in the old world. 

The early management of the church was undoubtedly 
congregational, and there is much of intense interest regarding 
the troubles and trials of the early Brethren. It is the intention 
of the writer, if spared, to prepare a detailed history of the 
church from the earliest period down to the latest, at an early 
date, and as it is not within the scope of this book to deal with 
historical details, such will not here be given. As the government 
of the church was congregational at the period of which we 
write, and as a necessity was then, as now, felt for all to speak 
the same thing and be governed by some uniform note of action, 
the Yearly Meeting was devised to meet the emergency of mooted 
points, and to give advice for the uniform government of the 
church. The earlier A. M., without doubt, did not differ much 
in detail and form from those of a more recent date, although it 
is believed there was a greater uniformity of sentiment regarding 
those points which now give trouble than there is at present 
characterizing our deliberations. 

The church was not divided into districts until a comparatively 
recent period, and such division was rendered necessary by the 
growth of the church. The spread of the church was due 
mainly to emigration, and our people, being agricultural in their 
bent, are now found in those lines of travel taken by the 
emigrant having a farming life in view. 

In the preparation of this book the principle that there can be 
no congregation without competent official oversight, or, in other 



words, there must be a bishop, resident or supplied, for each 
church, and this view seeming harmonious with the spirit of the 
Fraternity, has been steadily adhered to throughout. In some 
of the thinly populated portions of the church accurate informa- 
tion has been very difficult to obtain. Many ministers' names are 
not on the almanac list ; they do not get the papers, and the best 
informed in the state or district cau not give correct or available 
information. Thus it will undoubtedly happen that there will 
be churches omitted, some duplicated, names omitted, etc. ; but 
in no case whatever was it the intention or desire of the writer 
to allow any omissions. In every instance herein published, the 
names, hguers and dates, are those of the resident ministry's 
own furnishing, and nothing has been guessed at. It will be 
observed that the dates and the facts do not always correspond. 
Thus, a church in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania may 
have been in existence in 1782, yet appear as having been 
organized in 1872. The reason is apparent where we consider 
the unequal growth of the several " arms " of a congregation, 
and the division into several distinct bodies, each taking a name, 
and of course, each dating its organization from the day the 
separation was consummated. In every case the date of the 
present organization is given. 

It is a matter of great interest to trace the growth of any of 
the old congregations from their origin under the teaching of the 
old fathers, to their present separation under the present names, 
but this is properly the work of the history to be written, and 
not of the present Record. 

Regargding the unfortunate divisions that trouble the church 
it was contemplated giving the numerical strength of the various 
parties in detail ; but such a showing was found to be impossible. 
The change is going on so rapidly, and in such an uncertain way, 
that even those directly interested can not give figures. In other 
places they are subjects of litigation, and, all things considered, 
it was deemed best to present the church as a whole until such 
time where the lines are so closely drawn as to permit a 
separtion of the parties without risk of injustice. 

It must be remembered that it is not possible to present an 
exact tabular statement of the condition of such a wide-spread 
organization as that of the Brethren. There are new churches 
organized, additions, deaths, and changes of all kinds continually 
going on ; yet it is believed that the Record, all things considered, 
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is fairly accurate, as a rule, and wherein omissions, or other 
errors occur let it be remembered f in charity, that there is nothing 
perfect, 

As a preliminary to a correct understanding of the book, let 
it be remembered that the church is divided into districts, such 
as the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Southern District of 
Illinois, and so on/ These denominational divisions do not 
conform exactly to the political geography of the country, and 
in numerouss instances the churches composing the District 
organization are found in adjoining states. While the Districts- 
are accurately defined, the organizations composing them are so 
arranged as to give a correct idea as to whereabouts by counties 
and states, 

It has not been held necessary to fill the book with useless 
repetitions and after the first one or two illustrations the system 
of abbreviations adopted will be continued throughout, It will 
be remembered that where no county is named in connection 
with the post office address of the ministers, it is always under- 
stood to be the same as that in which the church is located, 
except where expressly stated to the contrary. 

In order to intelligently understand the book, the reader will 
master the easily understood system of abbreviation adopted 
herein,, and for that purpose there are several examples appended. 



Amwell, Hunterdon Co, 7 iV. J, 

1733—12 262 1807—5 

Bishop, Israel Poulson, Bingoes. 
Robinson Hyde, Sand Brook, 2 
John D. Hoppock, Sergeantsville, 2 



Sand Brook, Hunterdon Co.,N. J, 

1880—40 40 1849—1 

No Bishop reported, 
John P. Moore, Lambertville, 2 
Chas. W. Moore, Sand Brook, 1 



In the first instance the abbreviations should be read as : 
follows : " Anxwell church 7 in Hunterdon Count} r f New Jersey 
began in the year 1783 with 12 members and now has 262. 
They built their first house in 1807, and now have 2 houses." 
Or, the first date shows the organization of the church, the next 
figures the number at the time of starting, the middle figures the 
present membership, the next date the time when they built 
their first house, and the following figures the number of houses 
Amwell congregation owns. 

The ministerial corps follow, and as no county or state is 
named after Bishop Israel Poulson's name, it is understood to 
be in the same county and state as his church. The figures after 
Brethren Hyde and Hoppock's names indicate their degree in 



the ministry. Wherever any of the figures or dates are omitted 
it is because they were not accessible. 

Sand Brook, Hunterdon County, N. J, 

Began in 1880 with 40 members and now has 40. Their first 
house was built in 1849, and they have 1 house, No Bishop has 
been reported, and Brethren Moore and Moore are in the second 
and first degree as marked. It will be observed that the 
organization is given 1880, while their house was built in 1849. 
Such apparent inconsistencies will appear throughout the book, 
and the explanation is. that Sand Brook church has been in 
existence for a long time, but was organized in 1880 in its 
present relations to the church. It will be evident that amplifi- 
cation in such cases would be impossible in the limits of this 
work, and it will not be attempted. With the above explanation 
there will now be given the state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylva- 
nia has three Districts, Eastern (including N. J.,) Middle and 
Westetn Districts, 




THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. 

(Including New Jersey.) 

The Eastern District of Pennsylvania is bounded on the south 
]by the Md. line, on the west by the Susquehanna river, and is 
not bounded north or east. In this district are found the oldest 
church of the Brotherhood. 



Amwell, Hunterdon Co., N. J. 

1733—12 262 1807—2 

Bishop, Israel Poulson, Ringoes. 
Robinson Hyde, Sand Brook, 2 
J. D. Hoppock, 2, Sergentsville, 2 

Sand Brook, Hunterdon Co., N.J. 
1880 — 40 40 1849—1 

No Bishop. 

John P. Moore, Lambertville, 2 
Chas. W. Moore, Sand Brook, 1 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

Chiquies Creek, Lane. Co., 
1868—200 375 1856 

Bish., Jae. Eider, Elizabethtown, 
S. K. Zug, Mastersonville, 2 
J. L. Eshleman, Milton Grove, 2 
A. L. Eshleman, Elizabethtown, 1 

Conestoga E., Lancaster Co. 
1735—10 " 200 1834—3 

Bishop, Christian Kupp, West Earl, 
Jos. Meyers, Bareville, 2 
R. Reidenbach, Hinkletown, 2 
John Greybill, Bareville, 1 

Conestoga W., Lane. Co. 
1719—36 200 1822—6 

Bishop, Jacob Hackman, Oregon. 
John B. Gibbel, Lititz, 2 
John Meyers, Lincoln, 1 



Coventry, Chester Co. 

1724—5 260 1817—3 

Bishop, David Keim, St. Peters. 
John Harley, Fottstown, Mont- 
gomery Co., 2 
Jacob Connor, East Coventry, 2 
Isaac IT. Brower, Seitzler's Store, 2 
Jno Y. Eysenberg, Ea>t Coveny', 1 

Ephrata, Lancaster Co. 

1723—8 303 1840—4 

Bishop, Sam'l Harley, 
Win. Price, Cocalico, 2 
Isaac W. Shirk, Akron, 2 
Israel Wenger, Lincoln, 1 

Green Tree, Montgomery Co. 

1835—10 190 1844—1 

Bishop, J. Z. Gottwals, Oaks, 
Isaac Price, Schuylkill, Chester Co., 3 
J. T. Meyers, Oaks, 2 

Germantown, Phila. Co. 

1740 18 1770 

No ministry. 

Hatfield, Montgomery Co. 

1871—55 81 1851—1 

Bish, J. K. Riner, Line Lexington. 
Jonas Price, Hatfield, 2 
ranklin Cassel, Lansdale, 1 



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Indian Creek, Montg'y Co. ; 
1780—30 170 1790—3 

Bishop, none since 1877. 
Win. P. Nice, Harleysville, 2 
Jonas Harley, " 2 

Henry Price,. " 2 

Jac. Booze, Salfordville, 2 

Maiden Creek, Berks Co. 

125 4 

Bishop, Jere. Rothermel, Temple, 
Joshua Y. King. u 

Jacob Ycder, Mohrsville. 

Mingo, Montgomery Co. 
1865— * 168 1855—4 

Bishop, Henry Cassell, Collegeville. 
Benj. Harley, Royer's Ford, 3 
Abraham Cassel, Collegeville, 2 
John Isett, Grater's Ford, 2 
John Gottwalls, Norristown, 2 
Isaac Culp, Grater's Ford, 42 
Abraham L. Conner, Royer's Ford, 1 

Philadelphia, Phila. Co. 
1817—32 124 1817—1 

Bishop J. P. Hetrick, 1414 K 13th. 
Joel Riner, 2335 Hancock St., 1 

Springfield, Bucks Co, 
1860—50 80 I 

Bishop, Moses Schuler, East Texas, 

Lehigh Co., Pa. 
Benjamin Huttle, Centre Yalley, 

possibly others, no exact report 

being available. 

Spring Creek, Lane, Dauphin 

and Lebanon CoSs. 
1868—100 275 1848—3 and 2 

union houses. 
Bishop, W. Hertzler, Elizabethtown, 

Lancaster Co. 
J. Hollinger, Bachmansville, Dau., 

Co., 2 
G. Beeker,Elizabethtown,Lanc. Co., 2 
c. 



J. Longenecker, Palmyra, Leb. Co.,1 

C. Bomberger, Lebanon, Leb. Co., 1 

Swatara, Big, Dauphin Co. 

1771—20 276 1860—4 

Bishop, J. Etter, Union Deposit. 
Jac. Keefer, ; ' " 2 

David Etter, " " 2 

David Smith, " " 2 

Samuel Reed, Progress, I 1 

Swatara, Little, -Berks Co. 

1750— 450 1848—5 

Bishop, J. Hertzler, Bethel. 
Abra. Pfoutz, Cross Kill Mills, 2 
Jacob W. Meyers, Fredericksburgh, 
Lebanon Co., 2 

D. R. Klein, Bethel, 1 

Schuylkill, Schuylkill Co. 

100 
Bishop, Geo. Smith, Pine Grove,other 
ministers not reported. 

Tidpehocken, Lebanon Co. 

400 
Bishop, Chr. Bucher, Schsefferstown. 
Geo. Bucher, Cornwall, 
John Herr, Meyerstown, 
Abraham Moyer, Schseflerstown, 

Upper Dublin, Montgomery Co. 

1840—25 67 1840—1 

Bish., J.Z.Gotwalls, (Supply ,)Oaks, 
No resident ministers. 

White Oak, Lancaster Co. 

1772—40 436 1830—8 

Bish., J. S. Newcomer, Mountville, 

S. Graybill, Manheim, 2 

Benj. Z. Eby, " 2 

H. E. Light, Mountville, 2 

H. Gibble, White Oak, 1 

G. A. Bingaman, Litiz, 1 



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MIDDLE DISTEICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 

The Middle District of Pennsylvania is bounded on the east 
by the Susquehanna River, south by Maryland, west by the top 
of the Alleg'henies and is limitless north. 



Antietam, Franklin Co. 

1752—0 410 

Bishop, D. P. Saylor, Double Pipe 

Creek, Carroll Co., Md. 
J. F. Oiler, Waynesborough, 2 
J. H. Snyder, " 2 

Daniel N. Baker, " 2 

B. E. Price, " 1 

Aughwick, Huntingdon Co. 

1802—6 225 2 

Bishop, Jno. Gr. Glock, Aughwick. 

J. R. Lane, Hill Valley, 2 

R. M. Wakefield, Shirley sburgh, 2 

S. T. Meyers, Hill Valley, 2 

J. Shope, Valley Point, 2 

T. Chilcote, Mr. Union, 1 

Back Creek, Franhlin Co. 

1840—33 215 1854—3 

Bishop, Adam Phiel, St. Thomas. 

Abraham Phiel, Williamson, 

John Lehmer, " 

John Meyers, " 

Daniel Miller, Upton, 

Daniel P. Miller, Chambersburgh. 

Buffalo Valley, Union Co. 

1828—15 180 1860—4 

Bishop, Chas. Royer, Mifflinburgh. 
John L. Beaver, " 2 

Adam Beaver, Hartleton, 2 
A. Schroyer, Carroll, Clinton Co., 2 
Howard Miller, Lewisburgh, 2 
P. H. Beaver, Montandon, 

JSTorth'd Co., 1 
D. Sehroyer,Carroll,Clinton Co., 1 



Clover Creek, Blair Co. 

1790—20 350 1840—4 

Bish., J. W.Brumbaugh, Clover Creek. 

D. M. Holsinger, 3 

Geo. W. Brumbaugh, 2 

Jac. L. Wineland, 2 

Thos. B. Maddocks, 2 

Jos. S. Snowberger, Williamsburg. 



Codorus, York Co. 

170 1872—3 

Bishop, J. Shamberger, Sham burg, 

Baltimore Co., Md. 
C. Ness, Logansville, 2 
A. Meyers, *' " 2 
J. A Aldinger, York, 2 



Duncansville, Blair Co. 

1800—20 175 1856- 

Bishop, James A. Sell, McKees. 
Briee Sell, Newry, 2 
D. D. Sell, « 2 
Daniel Brallier, Altoona, 2 
Jac. Musselman, McKees, 1 



Dry Valley, Mifflin Co. 

1781—10 125 1868—1 

Bishop, Wm. Howe, Maitland. 
Jac. Mohler, " 3 

Geo. S. Meyers, Lewistown, 2 
S. J. Swigart, « 2 

And. Spanogle, " 2 

J. M. Mohler, " 2 

Albert Stamberger, Maitland, 1 



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Falling Springs, Franklin Co. 

1866—150 120 1855—4 

Bishop, Adam Phiel, St. Thomas. 
Win. C. Koontz, Shadv Grove, 2 
Adam Baker, " " 1 

About 60 members under the care 
of David Bock are reported as of 
the seceding element. 



Hopewell, Bedford Co. 

1850—4 207 1850—3 

Bishop, J. Steel, Yellow Creek. 

Henry Clpaper,' " " 2 

David Clapper, " u 2 

John S. Bush, " « 2 
Samuel Ritchey, " " 1 



Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co., 

1878—12 175 use College Chapel. 
Bishop, James Quinter, Huntingdon. 
H. B. Brumbaugh, « 2 

W. J. Swigart, " 1 

The above 175 includes resident stu- 
dents. 



James Creek, Huntingdon Co. 

1859—50 98 1860—3 

Bishop, Geo. Brumbaugh, Grafton 
G. B. Brumbaugh, James Creek, 2 
John Brumbaugh, Grafton, 1 



Lower Cumberland, Cumberland, 

Perry & York Cos. 
1821—25 313 1855—6 

Bishop, M. Miller, Mechanicsburgh. 

Cumberland Co. 
A. Beelman, Dillsbnrg, York, Co., 2 
D. Niesley, Allen, Cumberland Co., 2 
J. B. Garver, " " 2 

Benj. F. Nickey, Carlisle, Cum. Co. 



Lower Cbneivago, York, Co. 

1849—65 250 1845—5 

Bish., Moses Miller, Mechanicsburg. 

Cumberland Co. 
•1. Raffensberger, Clear Spring, 2 
E. Goughenour, Mullberry, 2 
J. Harlacher, " 2 

D. Altland,East Berlin,Adams Co., 2 
P. Trimmer, Mullberry, 1 
Wm. Weiley, Franklin, 1 

Lost Creek, Juniata, Co. 

1790—10 275 1841—3* 

Bishop, S. Seiber, Thompsontown, 2 

Ezra Smith, East Salem, 2 

A. Ben shore, Oakland, 2 

S. Kauffman, " 2 

Elins Land is, Rich field, 2 

J. Beaehore, Evendale, 1 

D. Long, Millerstown^ Berry Co., 1 

Marsh Creek, Adams Co. 

1810—12 199 1830—3. 

Bishop died, Nov. 1880. 

Michael Bushman, Gettysburgh. 

Jos. Shertey, " 

David Blocher, " 

C. L. Pfoutz, ' " 

John Trostle, ' ; 



Perry, Juniata and Perry Cos,. 

1843—21 101 1873—2' 

Bishop, B. Long, New Germantownj, 

Perry Co. 
I. Eby, N. Germantown, Perry Co., 2 
C. Myers, Farmer's Grove, Juniata, 

Co., 2 
Isaac Book, Farmers Grove, Juniata 

Co., 2 
E. D. Book, Blaine, Ferry Co., 2 
A. Rohrer, Honey Grove, Juniata 

Co., 2 
J. R. Beasor, Patterson, " 1 



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Ridge, Cumberland, Co. 

1850 70 1 

Bish., D. Eckerman, Chambers burgh. 
Franklin Co. 

D. Fogleson, Shippensburgh, Cum- 
berland Co., 2 

John Fogleson, Shippensburgh, Cum- 
berland Co., 2 

Snake Spring, Bedford, Co. 
1840—100 218 1861—1 

Jacob Koonst, Pattern ville. 
W. S. Ritchey, Everett, 2 
John S. "Baker, " 2 
John B. Fluek, Pattonville, 2 

Spring Bun, Mifflin, Co. 
1857—155 330 " 1859—1 

Bishop, P. S. Meyers, McVeytown. 
A. Meyers, Mattawana, 2 
Geo. Swigart, McVe^town, 2 
Samuel Moser, " 2 

John Hannawalt, " 1 

Upper Conewago, Adams Co. 

1756—13 235 1852—4 

Bishop, Adam Brown, East Berlin. 

Daniel Longenecker,Heidlersburgh ,2 

J. P. Lerew, Latimore, 2 

P. 13. Kanffman, East Berlin, 2 

Peter Brown, Abbittstown, 2 

G. Wiant, York Springs, 2 

D. Baker, Abbottstown. 2 

Jno. Brough, East Berlin, 1 

Andrew Brough, New Chester, 1 

Upper Codorus, York Co. 

1870—200 200 1866—2 

Bish. EL Hoff, Black Hock, York Co., 
Aaron Baugher, Codorus, 2 
D. Bucher,Abbottstown,Adams Co.,1 
M. Mummert, Menges Mill, 1 



Upi^er Cumberland, Cumberland 

Co. 

1830 ■ 190 2 

Bish. J. Sollenberger and Jac. Holl- 

ling^r, White House. 
D. Hollinger, Earnest, 
T. D. Keller, 

Jno. F. Starney, Lees X Road?, 
Cyrus Briudle, Carlisle. 



Warrior 1 s Mark, Huntingdon 
and Blair Cos. 

1800-12 126 1 

Bishop, S. M. Cox, Sabbath Eest, 
Blair Co. 

C. Imler, Fostoria, Blair Co. 

S. S. Gray, Warrior's Mark, Hunt- 
ingdon Co. 

J. W. Wilt, Warrior's Mark, Hunt- 
ingdon Co. 



Woodbury, Bedford & Blair Co. 

1876—250 388 1850—5 

Bishop, Jacob Miller, Woodbury, 

Bedford Co. 
John Replogle, Woodbury, Bedford 

Co., 2 
J. L. Holsin^er, Baker's Summit, 

Bedford Co.^ 2 
M. M. Claar, Sarah, Blair Co., 2 
J. G. Snider, Martinsburgh. Blair 

Co., 2 



Yellow Creek, Bedford Co. 

1800—18 300 1839—4 

Bishop, Jac. Miller, Woodbury. 
David Stralev, New Enterprise, 2 
R. Z. Replogle " « 2 

C. L. Buck/ " « 1 

J. C. Replogle, Waterside, 1 



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WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 



This District is bounded on the east by the top of the Alleghe- 
nies, south and west by the State line and is without limit north. 



Berlin, Somerset Co. 

1880—150 150 2 

Bishop, H. R. Holsinger, Berlin. 
J. P. Cober, " "2 

J. H. Knepper, " 1 

A. A. Cuber, " 1 

Brother's Valley, Somerset Co. 

1880—110 118 1848—1 

Bishop, J. B lough, Berlin. 

G. Schrock, " 

¥m. Sevits, " 

D. P. Walker, « 2 

Wm. G. Schrock, " 1 

S. F. Raymen, " 1 

Brush Valley, Armstrong Co, 

1881— SO 80 

J. B. Wampler, Greendale, 2 

Clarion, Clarion Co, 

1846—20 48 1867— 1 

Bish., G-. Wood, Valley. 
G. Shivery, Kossuth, 2 
S. W. Wilt, Monroe, 2 
Edward Mahle, Frysburg, 1 
John H. Swan, Valley, 1 

CowanshannoCj Armstrong Co. 

1830—10 99 2 

R. Whitacre, Pluinville, 2 
Levi Wells, Kittanning, 2 
J. B. Wampler, Greendale, 5 

Conemaugh, Cambria Co, 
1810— 150 3 

Bishop, S. Benshoof, Johnstown, 
Other ministers, but not reported. 



Dunning 1 s Creek, Bedford, Co< 

1871—50 90 ' 1870—2 

Bi^h. , J. S. Holsinger,Alum Bank. 
G. Roger?, Six Roads, 2 
John B. Miller, New Paris. 



Elk Lick, Somerset Co. 
1876 -150 200 1877—2 

Bishop, J. Kelso. Elk Lick, 
N. Merrill, " 2 

Lewis Peek, Savage, 1 
Wm. Livengood, Elk Lick, 1 



George's Creek, Fayette Co. 
1790—10 300 1837—2 

Bishop, J. I. Cover, New Geneva, 
J. C. Johnson, Uniontown, 2 
A. J. Stirling, Masontown, 2 
Ross E. Reed, Morgantown, W, Va., 2 



Glade Run, Armstrong Co. 
1820—8 70 1—6 

J. B. Wampler, Grendale, 2 



Indian Creek, Westmoreland & 

Fayette Cos. 
1875—200 260 1846—2 

Bishop, D. D. Horner, Jones Mill. 
J. M. Bennett, " « 2 

Jeremiah Foust, " u 

F. Murray, " " 

A. D. Chustner, Donegal, 
J. M. Miller, Champion, Fay. Co. 



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Jacobs Creek, Westmoreland Co. 

1811—30 150 1858—2 

Bisb. Abraham Sumrny, Ridgeview. 

F. B. Weimer, Stauffer Station, 
J. Meyers, Mt. Pleasant, 
Smith Meyers, Ruffs Dale, 

J. K. Eioher, Ridgeview, 

Johnstown, Cambria Co. 

1879—275 351 179—4 

No Bishop named. 

G. H anna wait, Johnstown, 2 
D. Hildebrand, Conemaugh, 2 
J. Harshberger, Johnstown, 2 
B. Goughenour u 2 
1). F. Ramsey, Conemaugh, 1 
D. Crawford, Johnstown, 1 

Ligonier Valley, Westmor'd Co. 

1877—18 88 No house. 

Bish., J. Berkey,Shade,Somerset Co. 

D. J. Shaffer, Latrobe, 2 
J. Bell, Bolivar, 2 

J. Bridge, " 1 
T. Heiple, Ligonier, 1 

Manor, Indiana Co. 

1842—22 139 1354—4 

David Ober, On berg. 

M. Minser, Decker's Point, 2 

Levi Fry, Indiana, 

J. Holsopple, " 2 

J. W. Smouse, Penn Run. 

Meyersdale, Somerset Co. 

1876—250 275 1851—3 

Bishop, C. G. Lint, Meyersdale. 
John R. Lichty, u 2 

S. P. Maust, ' « 2 

U. D. Braucher, " 2 

E. K. Hostetler, Pocahontas, 2 
The so called Progressive Brethren of 

this church are not separated here. 



Middle Creek, Somerset Co. 
1849—100 320 1850—7 

Bish., Adam F. Snyder, Kingwood. 
J. D. Miller, Somerset, 2 
J. C Schrock, " 2 
Yal. Blough, " 2 
Silas Hoover, ;i 2 
¥m. Meyers, " 
J. Berkley, Glade, 2 
Cornelius Berkley, Casselman, 2 
Win. Miller, Lavansville, 2 

Montgomery, Indiana Co. 
1858—22 79 1873—1 

Bish., Geo. W. Spicher, Hillsdale. 
John Crissman, Ho r ton, 2 
G. S. Rairigh, Decker's Point, 2 

Plum Creek, Armstrong Co. 

1863—50 85 1864—1 

Bish. Lewis Kimmel, Elderton, 
R. T. Pollard, Elderton. 

Pleasant View, Fayette Co. 

1880— 250 1 

Bishop, J. Beeghly, Markleysburgh. 
A. Umbel, Gibbon's Glade, 2 
J. Recknor, u 2 

M. Thomas, " 2 . 

S. C. Umbel. " 2 

Wm. Thomas, " 2 

Quemahoning, Somerset Co. 

1848— 200 4 

Bish. T. Blough, Stanton's Mills. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Red Bank, Armstrong Co. 

1862—35 55 1845-1 

Bishop, Lewis Kimmel, Elderton. 

Rockton, Clearfield Co. 

1876—10 30 No house. 

Bishop, P. Beer, Rockton, no help. 



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Ihjerson's Station, Greene Co. 
3 8*2— 4'J 100 1872 

No Bishop, 

A. Wise, Cameron, Marshall Co., 2 
J. A. Murray, Aleppo, 2 
C. J. Shu waiter, u 2 
Thos. " «• 2 

11. \Y r ise, Cameron, Marshall Co., 2 

Shemokin. Jefferson Co. 
1878—12 11 No house. 

No ministry. 

Somerset, Somerset Co. 

1880—75 75 1 

Bish. 11. Holsinger, Berlin. 
Michael Weyant, Somerset , 2 
Solomon Baer, " 2 

Alfred Syford " 

Stony Creek, Somerset Co. 
1880—75 75 2 

Bishop, Henry Holsinger, Berlin. 
J. (jr. Kennel, Shanks ville, 1 
A. S. Miller, " 1 

Summit, Somerset Co. 
1876 — 116 150 1848—1 

Bishop, J. Lichty, Elk Lick. 
J. A. Miller, Garret, 2 



D. M. Fike, Meyersdale, 2 
Joel Gnagy, ' " 2 

A. D. Gnagy, " 2 

Note. A. D. Gnagy, minister fcr 
the Progressive Brethren, is here 
placed at his original church. 

Shade, Somerset Co. 

1851—30 245 1858—3 

Bishop, J. Berkey, Shade. 
J.Holsopple, Geistown, Camb. Co. 2 
H. Musselman, Scalp Level, " 2 
Peter Stottler, " u " 2 
Peter Knabel, " " " 2 
Jos. Burkhart, Frogtown, " 2 

Ten Mile, Washington, Co. 

1800—75 109 1833- 2 

No Bishop. 

A. J. Sterling, Masontown, Fayette 

Co., 2 
J. M. Tombaugh, Odell, 1 

.Trent, Somerset Co. 
1866—21 75 1866—1 

Bishop, H. R. Holsinger, Berlin. 
S. J. Baer, Somerset, 2 
Michael Wevanr, Somerset, 2 
W. A. Seibert, ' " 1 



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OHIO. 



There are three Districts in Ohio, North-Eastern, North- 
Western and Southern. The boundary lines are irregular. 
The North-Eastern District, which follows, is bounded on the 
north by Lake Erie, east and south by the State line, west by a 
line beginning at Lake Erie and running south between Lorain 
and Huron counties, following the western line of x\shland 
county, crossing the southern portion of Richland county, in- 
cluding the eastern part of Morrow county, southward following 
the west and south boundary line of Franklin county, from the 
south-eastern corner of Franklin county, south to Jackson county's 
northern boundary and eastward by the direct county lines to 
the Ohio river. 

A shorter description would be : The eastern half of Ohio. 



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NORTH EASTERN DISTRICT OF OHIO. 



Ashland, Ashland Co. 
1878 160 1878—2 

Bishop, D. N. Workman, Ashland. 
Henry Killhefner, " 

Isaac Killhefner, " 

Ashland City, Ashland Co. 
1879 — 45 73 use college 

J. H. Worst, Ashland, 2 
Edward Mason, " 1 
Daniel Snyder, " 1 

Bristol, Trumbull Co. 
1879—19 26 1868—1 

Bish., J. Nicholson, Bristolville, no 
other minister. 

Black River, Medina Co. 
1858—40 100 — 1 

Bish., S. Garver, Chatham Centre. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Chipjpewa, Wayne Co. 
1877—130 160 * 1870—1 

Bish., G. Irwin, Golden Corners. 
E. L. Yoder, Madisonburgh, 2 



Canton, Stark Co. 

1825—15 150 1868—2 

Bishop, C. Kahler, Canton. 
D. Clapper, Louisville, 2 
Josiah Keim, " 2 
Jacob Weirich, Osnaburgh, 1 • 



Danville, Knox Co. 

1822—14 161 1861—2 

Bishop, J. J. Workman, Rosstown. 
Isaac Ross, Rosstown, 2 
J. Workman, Jelloway, 2 

Delaware, Knox Co. 
30 Members, no Ministry. 

Jonathan's Creek, Perry Co. 

1810—25 191 1855—3 

Bishop, Eli S toner, Avelon. 
Whitmer Arnold, Somerset, 2 
Sam'l Orr, Brownsville,Licking Co.,2 
F. A. Bradley, Newark, " " 2 



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Loudonville, Ashland Co. 
1858—10 130 1863—2 

Bisk., Morg. Workman, Loudonville. 
David Bru baker, u 

Joshua Workman, u 

Wm. P. Workman, 
Lincoln Allenbaugh, Perrysville. 

Maple Grove, Ashland Co. 

1871—121 192 1860—1 

Bish., J. Brillhart, Carothers, Craw- 
ford Co. 

Wm. Saddler, Mankin, 2 

J. L. Rudy, '■ 2 

Greo. Worst, Ashland, 2 

A. M. Dickey, " 2 

Mohican, Wayne Co. 
1800 162 1855- 

Bishop, P. J. Brown, Congress. 
Henry Worst, Lattasburgh, 2 
H. S. Jacobs, Congress, 2 



Wm. Keefer 
Jos. Garver, 



■2 



MaJioning, Mahoning Co. 

1815 75 1849- 

No resident Bishop. 

Jacob H. Kurtz, Poland, 2 

J. Hoke, Letonia, Columbiana Co., 2 

Edwin Ruhlman, New Middletown,! 



McMahon's Creek, Belmont Co. 

1878—26 5 No house. 

Bishop Geo. Irwin, Golden Corners, 
Wayne Co. 

Mt. Zion, Tuscarawas Co. 

1875—48 58 1869—2 

Bishop, Geo. Y. Kollar, New Phila. 
Peter Kollar, New Philadelphia, 2 
Edward Loomis, " 2 

E. 



Nimishillin, E., Stark Co. 

1869—90 159 1856—2 

Bishop, H. Brumbaugh, New Balti- 
more. 
Joseph J. Hoover, Marlborough. 
John Kurtz, Hartville. 



Nimishillin, W., Stark Co. 

1869—107 105 1 

Bishop H. Broughand, Greentown. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 



Orville, Wayne and Stark Cos, 

1877—64 69 2 

Bishop, D. Young, Suffield, Portage 

C«>. 
L. Kittinger, Massillon, Stark Co., 2 
D. Lytle, Smithville, Wayne Co., 1 



Owl Creek, Richland and Knox 

Cos. 

1820—24 140 1855—1 

Bish., Henry Keller, North Liberty, 

Knox Co. 
W. A. Murray, Butler, Eichland 

Co., 2 
Abner Fiddler, Levering,Knox Co.,2 
Henry Hess, Shaler's Mills, " 1 
James Murray ,Butler,Richland Co.,1 



Bush Creek, Hocking and Fair- 
field Cos. 

1810—15^ 139 1856—3 

Bishop, John Hunsicker, Bremen, 

Fairfield Co. 
Michael Moore, Bremen,Fairfield Co. 
D. Hartsough, Maxville, Perry Co. 



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Springfield, Summit Co. 

1870—100 110 .1872—1 

Bishop, David Young, Suffield, Port- 
age Co., and John B. Mishler, 
Mogadore, 
J. G. Mishler, Suffield,Portage Co., 2 
George. Carper, Middleburgh, Port 
age Co., 2 

Sugar Creek, Holmes Co. 
1815—17 165 1871—1 

Bish., Con. Kahler, Can ton, Stark Co. 
Michael Shutt, Buena Yista, Tusca- 
rawas Co., 2 
Josiah Hochstettler, Mt. Hope, 2 
Wm. Johnson, Buena Yista, Tusea- 

carawas Co., 2 
S. J. Burger, Buena Yista, Tusca- 
rawas Co., 1 

Sandy, Columbiana Co. 
1825—50 219 1861—2 

Bish., L. Glass, North Georgetown. 
J. A. Clement, " " 3 



A. Shively, Bayard, 2 

S. B. Stuckey, Paris, Stark Co., 2 
Eli Stroup, Homeworth, 1 

B. F. Bowser, Freeburgk Stark Co., 1 

C. Hiner, Paris, Stark Co., 1 

Tuscarawas, Stark Co. 

1831—50 120 1868—2 

Bishop, J. K. L. Swihart, Kichville. 
Bishop, Conrad Kahler, Canton. 
Noah Longanecker, North Industry. 

Walhounding, Coshocton Co. 

1830—8 35 1878—1 

Bishop, Samuel Montes, Poseoe. 
George A. Turner, Roscoe, 1 

Wooster, Wayne Co. 

1877—80 112 1850—2 

Bishop, Cyrus Hoover, Smithville 

Station. 
D. M. Irvin, Irwin, Union Co., 2 




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NORTH WESTERN DISTRICT OF OHIO. 

The North Western District of Ohio is bounded on the north 
by the State line, east by the North Eastern District, south by 
a line following the southern boundaries of Union, Logan, 
Auglaize and Mercer counties, and by the State line west. It 
includes about one-third of the State. 



Broken Sivord, Craivford Co. 

1845 — 18 44 2 union houses 

John Brillhart, Carothers, Seneca Co. 
Henry Kelle*-, Osceola, 2 
Abraham Young, Sulphur Spring, 2 
Abraham Golly, Galion, 2 



Blanchard, 
ing Cos. 
1855—22 
John Provant- 



Putman and Pauld- 

65 No house 

-no others reported. 



Black Swamp, Sandusky Co. 

1840—6 58 1873—1 

Noah Hendricks, Fremont. 
Samuel Fink, Linsey, 
Elijah Horn, Walbridge, Wood Co. 

Eagle Creek, Hardin Co, 

1845 225 2 

Bishop, Eleazer Bosserman, Dunkirk. 
Five assistants reported, but not 
named. S. T. Bosserman, Dun- 
kirk ; Eli Beadle, Ada, and Peter 
Treed, Dunkirk, are the Hardin 
county ministers. 

Fairview, Wyandott Co. 

1877—46 44 1879—1 

Bishop, John Brillhart, Carothers, 

Seneca Co. 
Isaac Ankeny, Sycamore, 2 
Samuel Ulrich, Seal, 1 



Green Spring, Seneca Co. 
1867—50 112 1873—3 

Bishop, Samuel Loos, Green Spring. 
David Wise, Watson Station, 2 
Joseph B. Light, Green Spring, 1 



Lafayette, Allen Co. 
1865—32 68 1879—1 

Ko resident Bishop, Daniel Brower, 

Lima. 
Jacob M. Baker, Herring, 2 
Henry Baker, " 2 



Logan, Logan Co. 

1827—25 160 1857—1 

Bishop, Jacob L. Frantz, Lewistown. 
Michael Swonger, De Graff, 3 
Abed n ego Miller, " 1 

Henry Garber, West Liberty, I 



Lick Creek, Williams Co. 
1845—25 123 1870—2 

Bishop, John Brown, Bryan. 
Jacob Brown " 3 

Simon Long, " 2 

Maumee, Defiance Co. 
1853—40 114 1876— i 

Bishop, Jacob Kintner, Sherwood. 
Daniel Strong, Brunersburgh, 2 
David Cover, Cecil, 2 
Daniel Loroh, Brunersburgh, 2 
Isaac Stockman, Farmer, 2 



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Portage, Wood Co. 
1862- 30 95 1880—1 

J. C. Whitmore, Longley Station. 
J. Whitmore, " " 3 

J. Krebbill, " " 3 

George Tyson, West Mill Grove, 2 
William Harmon, Tontogany, 2 
J. W. Reese, Rising Sun, 1 

Borne, Hancock Co. 
1840—30 170 1852—2 

Bish«»p, John P. Ebersole, Fostoria, 

Seneca Co. 
Chris. Krabiil, West Independence. 
L. H. Dickey, Fostoria, Seneca Co. 
George E. Wise, " " " 

S. W. Lindower, Carey, Wyandott 

Co. 

Richland, Richland Co. 
1850—30 95 1857—2 

Bishop, J. C. McMullen, Mansfield. 
Peter Heifer, Plymouth, 2 
Riley F. Molott, Ganges, 1 
Israel Whisler, Mansfield, 1 

Seneca, Seneca Co. 
1828—15 80 1851—1 

Bishop, John Brillhart, Carothers. 
Jacob Shouty, Bloom ville, 
S. A. Walker, " 

George W. Elliott, Attica, 
Israel Roop,' " 



Sugar Creek, Allen Co. 
1833—4 175 1853 

Bishop, Daniel Brower, Lima. 
Samuel Metzgar, Spencer ville, 2 
A nthony Miller, Lima, 1 
Samuel Driver, Lima. 1 

Sugar Ridge, Hancock Co. 

1875—28 146 1870—1 

Bishop, I. J. Rosenberger, Gilboa, 

Putman Co. 
J. F. Ebersole, M'Comb, 
B. F. Shultz, Gilboa, Putman Co., 
E. H. Rosenberger, M'Comb. 

Silver Creek, Williams Co., 0., 

Hillsdale Co., Mich. 
1874—75 175. 2 and 1 third 

Bishop, D. A. Rittenhouse, Pioneer, 

Williams Co., O. 
Bishop, Jacob Shanour, Primrose, 

Williams Co., O. 
J. Long, Primrose, Williams Co., O., 
J. W. Keiser, Prattville, Hillsdale 

Co., Mich. 

Swan Creek, Fidton Co. 
1870—61 125 1879—1 

Bishop, Abraham Stutzman, Delta. 
Aaron Berkeybile, " 

Ephraim Brumbaugh, Swan Creek, 2 
David Berkeybile, Delta, 1 
Perry M'Kinney, Metamora, 1 




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THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO. 

The Southern District of Ohio is bounded by the North West- 
ern District on the north, on the east by the the North Eastern 
District, and on the south and west by the State line. The 
churches in this district are large and numerous. No account is 
taken of the division originating in Miami county and the names 
and figures are those of the church as it stood a year or two ago. 
The names and data are deficient in cases, and the greatest efforts 
to secure ample information were made only to result in failure 
to secure responses. 

The names and figures here given, like those in every other 
part of the book, are from information furnished by resident 
officials and may not be exact. It is, however, believed to be 
tolerably accurate. 



Beaver Creek, Green and Mont- 
gomery Cos. 

1805--6 125 1845—2 

Bishop, Geo. Holler, Dayton, Mont- 
gomery C >. 

Benjamin F. Darst, Zimmerman, 
Green Co., 2 

Henry Duncan, Zimmerman, Green 
Co'., 2 



Bear Creek, Montgomery Co. 

1805— 213 1837—1 

Bishop, Isaac Bright, Dayton. 
John W. Fitzgerald, Liberty, 

Hans. C. F. Detwiler, " ' 

George Miller, Trotwood, 

John J. Bowman, New Lebanon. 

Brush Creek, Highland Co. 

1810—15 297 4 

Bish., Landon West, Sinking Springs. 
I. Custer, Dunbarton, Adams Co., 2 
J. H. Garman, Sinking Springs, 2 
William Calvert, Bell, 1 2 
Q. Calvert, Lovetts, 2 



Covington, Miami Co. 

1820—25 250 1850—2 

Bishop, Samuel Mohler, Covington. 
Samuel Murray, " 3 

William Boggs, '• 2 

A. S. Rosenberg-er, " I 



Dayton, Montgomery Co. 
1882 
Bishop, J. W. Beer, Washington C. 

H., Fayette Co,, O. 
Samuel Kiehl, Dayton, 1 

Donels Creek, Clarke Co. 

220 
Bish„, J. N. Katiffman, IS T ew Carlisle, 
John Frantz, " " 3 

Fairview, Fayette Co. 

Bishop, J. W. Beer, Washington C. H. 
W. D. Mallow, " 2 



Grove, 



105 



Bishop, none. 

John Smith, of Lower Stillwater. 



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Highland, Highland Co. 

125 
Thomas Major, Greenfield, 
Sarah Major, " 

Other ministers, but not reported. 

Lower Miami, Montgomery Co. 
1810—10 116 1847—1 

Bishop, George Holler, Dayton. 
Jacob Holler, 
James A. Kidenour, Elderton, 2 

Lower Twin Creek, Preble Co. 

226 2 

Bishop, Abraham Yon nee, Gratis. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Lost Creek, 
30 
Bishop, H. D. Davey. 

Middle District, Miami Co. 
85 
Bish., S. Coppock, Tippecanoe City. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Newton, Miami Co. 
1830—12 177 1841—2 

Bishop, Samuel Mohler, Covington. 
D. D. Wine, " 2 

Isaac Price, Pleasant HilJ, 2 
Isaac Frantz, u u 1 

Oakland, Darke and Mercer Cos. 

1866— 250 

Bishop, Emanuel Hoover, Bradford 

Miami Co. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Painters Creek, Darke Co. 
150 
Wm. Cassel, Arcanum. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 



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Pricer 's Creek, Preble & Darke 

Cos. 

1835—20 128 1 

Bishop, George Z. Seller, Castine? 

Darke Co. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Palestine, Darke Co. 

1825—20 150 1867—3 

Bishop, Jacob Miller, German. 
Emanuel Miller, 
Jonathan Wenrick, 
George Stump, 

Salem, Montgomery Co. 
1819— 180 

Bishop, David Murray, Center. 
Abraham Deedriek, Potsdam, 
Other ministers, but not reported. 



Stillwater, Montgomery Co. 
1818—20 250 1835- 

Bishop, Abraham Flory, lamton. 
John Smith, Trot wood, 
Samuel Kinsey, Kinsey's Station, 
George Garver, Dayton. 



Stone Lick, Clermont Co. 
1795—15 77 1852—1 

No Bishop. 

Joseph Pringle, Edenton, 
Daniel Grossnickle, Eewtonville, 
John Mohler, Goshen. 



Twin Valley, Ross Co, 
1882 
Bish., J. W. Beer, Washington C. H., 

Fayette Co. 
John Moomaw, Bourneville, 2 



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Upper Tivin, Preble Co. 
1804—36 240 3 

Bishop, Henry Bare, West Alexan- 
dria. 
Jesse Royer, Eaton, 
Jonathan Haywood, Eaton, 
Josiah Eiken berry, Gratis. 

Upper Stillwater, Miami Co. 

1817— 170 

Bishop, Emanuel Hoover, Bradford 

Junction. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Union City, Darke Co., 0., and 
Randolph Co., Ind. 

1851—72 225 1870 -2 

Bishop, Thomas B. Wen rick, Union 
City, Randolph Co., Ind. 

Wm. K. Simmons, Union City, Ran- 
dolph Co., 2 



Samuel Butterbaugb, Union City, 
Randolph Co., 2 

Benj. Bowman, Mt. Herron, Darke 
Co., O., 1 

Wm. K. Marquies, Bartonia Ran- 
dolph Co., Ind., 1 



Wolf Creek, Montgomery Co. 

1812— 250 2 

Bishop, Jacob Garver, Trotwood. 
J. C. Bright, New Lebanon, 1 

Note. — Of the above number 125 
members, 2 elders, 2 speakers and 3 
deacons have gone with the Old 
Brethren. 



White Oak, Highland Co. 

1840— 23 1859—1 

Bishop, L. West, Sinking Springs. 
C. F. Detwiler, Hollowtown, 2 






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MARYLAND. 

Maryland is composed of two Districts : Eastern and Western. 



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THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MARYLAND. 

This District comprises that portion of the State east of a line 
following the summit of South Mountain. 



Beaver Dam, Frederick & Car- 
roll Cos. 

200 1 

Conflicting statements, and local 
troubles have rendered a ministerial 
list in this church impossible. 



Bush Creek, Frederick Co. 

>5— 94 163 1843—1 

Bish., J. D. Trostle, Linganore. 



Jesse Rood, 
J ere. Brown, Liberty town, 2 
E. S. Bnmner, Frederick, 2 
S. H. Utz, New Market, 1 



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Middletown Valley, Frederick 

Co. 
1760— 15 146 1847—2 

Bish., Geo. Leatherman; Harmony. 
J. M. Bussard, Eberton, 2 
G. Silas Harp, 1 

Monocacy, Frederick Co. 

1856—80 250 1858—2 



G. A. Hoover, Graceham, 3 
P. J. Colb, Double Pipe Creek, 
Carroll Co., 2 



Pipe Creek, Carroll Co. 

1780— 400 

Bish.. Sol. Stoner, Uniontown. 
Ephraim W. Stoner, Union Bridge. 
W. Franklin, Sams Creek, 



Bishop, D.'P. Saylor, Double Pipe 'A. Caylor, Frizzlebui 



Creek, Carroll Co. 
D K. Saylor, 



J. Roop, New Minster, 
Uriah Bixler, " 



THE WESTEKN DISTRICT OF MAPvYLAND. 

This District consists of that part of the State west of the 
summit of South Mountain. 



Bear Creek, Garret Co. 
1846—4 6 205 1868—2 

Bish., Jere. Beeghly, Accident. 
Jacob Pysel, " 

Josiah Beeghlv, Envies Mills, 
Samuel Miller, " " 
David Hostetler, " " 

Beaver Creek, Washington Co. 

1858 200 1846- 4 

Bishop, A. Cost, Boonsborough. t 

D. Stouffer, Benevola, 3 
Abraham Roland, Hagerstown, 1 
Barton Shoop, Boonsborough, 1 

Broivnsville, Frederick & Wash- 
ington Cos. 
1857—45 175 1854—2 

E. Slifer, Burkittsville,Frederiek Co. 

C. W. Castle, Brownsville, Washing- 
ton Co., 2 

D. Aushermau, Middletown, Fred- 
erick Co., 2 

H. C. E>eanor, Brownsville, Wash- 
ington Co., 2 



Cherry Grove, Garret Co. 

1841—16 65 1875—1 

Bishop, J. Beeghly, Accident. 

E. Weitzel, Lonaconiug, Allegheny 

Co., 2 
I>. M. Merril, " " 1 



Manor, Washington Co. 

1800—20 300 1832—4 

Bishop, D. Long, Fairplay. 

D. Wolfe, Fairplay, 2 
Eli Yourtee, Fairplay, 2 
J. R. Long, Downtville, 2 

E. S. Miller, Hagerstown, 2 

P. S. Newcomer, Boonsborough, 1 

Welsh Run, Washington Co. 

1810— 500 

Bish., C. Keeffer, Hagerstown. 

Efforts to secure a list of the 
Welsh Run miuisters have failed. 
The church extends into Franklin 
ana Fulton Cos., Pa. 



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VIRGINIA, 

Virginia is divided into two Districts : First and Second, 



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THE SECOND DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA. 

The Second District of Virginia is not bounded by any well 
defined lines, but may be described as occupying the upper half 
of the Shenandoah Valley. The churches in this District are 
compact and have a large membership. The Virginia churches 
are not found throughout the State, but only in the western 
portion. 



Barren Ridge^ Augusta Co. 

1869—95 162 1856—1 

Bishop, Martin Garber, New Hope. 
John Brower, Hermitage, 3 
Samuel Driver, New Hope, 2 
Enoch L. Brower, Waynesborough,2 
H. C. Early, Hermitage, 1 

Brick Churchy Augusta Co. 
1800—9 175 1824—2 

Bishop, Levi Garber, Mt. Sidney. 
Joseph M. Cline, " " ' 2 

Daniel Yount, Koiner's Store, 2 
Walter D. Yount, 1 

Beaver Creek, Rockingham Co, 

1806—6 800 1834—6 

Bishops, Jacob Thomas and George 

Wine, Spring Creek. 
George Wine, Ottobine, 
Joseph Miller, " 
Joseph A. Miller, Sangersville, 
Martin P. Miller, Spring Greek, 
Peter Cline, Bridgewater, 
Emanuel Long, " 
John Hale, " 

John W. Click, " 
Henry Dickson, Franklin, Pendleton 

Co'., West Ya., 



P. Bowers, Franklin, Pendleton Co., 
West Ya., 

G. Lambert Mt. Freedom, Pendle- 
ton Co., West Ya., 

Amley Lambert, Mt. Freedom, Pen- 
dleton Co., West Ya., 

Anderson Lambert, Mt. Freedom, 
Pendleton Co., West Ya., 

D. Yarner, Sugar Grove, Pendleton 
Co., West Ya., 

J. Spencer, Top of Allegheny, Poca- 
hontas Co., West Ya., 

John Yarner, Top of Allegheny, Po- 
cahontas Co., West Ya., 

W. Willmoth, Top of Allegheny,Pc~ 
cahontas Co., West Ya., 

B. Wilfonir, Edray, Pacohontas Co., 
West Ya., 

Robert Curry, Green Bank, Poca- 
hontas Co., West Ya., 

Levi Beverage, Dunmore, Pocahon- 
tas Co., West Ya., 

Cook, Dunmore, Pocahontas 



Co., West Ya., 

The above church has the follow- 
ing arms : Yalley Head, Randolph 
Co., West Ya. ; Back Allegheny and 
Clover Creek, Pocahontas Co., West 
Ya. ; Dry Run and Mt. Freedom, 
Pendleton Co., West Ya. ; Big Yal- 



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ley, Highland, Ritchie Co., West 
Va. ; South Branch and South Fork, 
Pendleton Co., West \ r a. ; Pendle- 
ton, Pendleton Co., West Ya. 

The above are all under Beaver 
Creek. . 

CooFs Creek, Rockingham Co. 

1780—12 300 1825—5 

Bisk, Solomon Garber, Bridgewater. 
John A. Miller, " 3 

John Flory, " 2 

S. F. Sanger, " 2 



Jacob Hodrick, Dayton, 2 
P. S. Miller, Bridgewater, 2 
Joseph M. Kagey, Lay ton. 1 

Flat Rock, Shenandoah Co. 
1855—50 300 1842— ( 

Bishop, Abraham Neff, Mi. Jackson 
John Ellis, • a " 2 

M. J. Good, " " 2 

Benjamin M. Neff, u " 2 

S. EL Myers, Timberviile, Rocking- 
ham Co., 2 
Daniel Hays, Moore's Store, 2 

Linville, Rockingham Co. 

1790—25 400 ' 1820—2 

Bishop, Samuel Ziegler, Broadway. 

Christian Wme, Broadway, 

Micjhael Cline, " 

J. Dougherty, " 

Frederick Cline, " 

J. P. Ziegler, " 

Joseph Wampler, " 

Michael Roller, " 

Joseph Shickel, " 



Mill Creek, Rockingham Co. 
1840—10 300 2 

Bishop, Isaac Long, Good's Mill. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Mt.Zion, Page Co. 
1873—50 105 1873— 4r 

Bishop, John Huffman, Stony Man. 
Samuel Spitler, Luray, 2 
Martin Rodecap, Luray, 2 
Joseph Foster, " 1 
John Racer, " 1 

Samuel Larkins, Marksville, 1 
B. F. Huffman, " 1 

Peter Christman, Shenando-h Iron 

Works, 1 
Peter Dove, Alma. 1 

Moscow, Augusta Co. 
1866—60 100 1858—2 

Bishop, L. A. Wenger, Long Glade. 
B. A. Kiracofe, Stover's Shop, 1 
David C. Ziegler, Churehville, 1 

Mt. Vernon, Augusta Co. 
1868—25 110 ' 1868—2 

Bishoo, Geo. S. Wine, Stuart's Draft. 
Bishop, J. A. Cline, " " 

E. D. Kendig, Fishersville, 2 
John Forror, Stuart's Draft, 1 
Includes New Concord Church. 

Woodstock, Shenandoah Co. 
1825—10 210 1845—4 

Bishop, S. A. Shaver, Maurertown. 
Jonas Wakeman, Tom ? s Brook, 
E. D. Shaver, Maurertown, 
William Peters, Seven Fountains, 
John M'Clanahan, Edith. 



THE FIKST DISTKICT OF VIRGINIA, 



The First District of Virginia comprises those churches occu- 
pying the lower or southern part of Shenandoah Valley, and 
extends into Xorth Carolina. The churches in Tennessee and 
North Carolina are practically continuations of the Shenandoah 
organizations. 



Antioch, Franklin Co. 

1871—75 95 1 

Bishop, Jacob Flora, Cedar Grove. 
Other ministers?, but not reported. 

Bethlehem, Franklin Co. 
1871—125 231: 1 

Bishop, Joel Neff, Helm's Store. 
Daniel Per*-rs, " " 3 

Daniel Bowman, Lilian's Mill, 3 
A. S. Montgomery, Helm's Stor- , ... 
D. ,1 Naff, NafcJ 2 
John B. Wertz, Dillan's Mil), 1 
S. L. Boon, Roanoke, Roanoke Co., 1 



Bedford, Bedford Co. 

1879—80 100 1880—1 

Bishop, H. A. Beahm, Bell's Store. 
John E. Danner, Coons-ville, 3 
J. A. B. Hersberger, Liberty, 3 
Benj-imin S. Whitten, " 1 

James Leftwich, Goods, 1 
Divided into Upper and Lower Bed- 
ford. Latter takes the house. 

Botetourt, Botetourt Co. 
1800—20 200 1844—3 

Bishop, Peter Nininger, Dalesville. 
Benjamin F. Moomaw, Bonsack's, 

Roanoke Co., 3 
D. H. Plaine, Bonsack's, Roanoke 

Co., 2 
Jonas Graybill, Bugh's Mill, 2 
J. C. Moomaw, Clover Dale, 2 
Levi Huff, Haymarkettown, 1 
Samuel Cnmpacker, Bonsack's, 1 



Copper Hill, Floyd Co, 
1878—40 71 No house. 

Bishop, Isaac Brubaker, Salem, Roa- 
noke Co. 
Isaac Winner, Salem. 

Chestnut Grove, Fayette Co, 
I860— T 79 1359—1 

Bishop. S. W. Riner, Oak Hill. 
G. W. Grouse, 
James Hutchinson, 
Ellis Evans, Mt. Hope 

Fraternity, Forsyth Co., N. C 
1S39— 9 61 1860—1 

Bishop, Jacob Faw, Salem. 
Amos Faw, Salem, 3 

Flat Bock, Ashe Co., N. C 
'1853—15 Q6 1874—1 

Bishop, H. Prather, North Fork. 
Mathias Miller, Sragg's Creek, 2 
|D. C. Davis, .Trade, Johnson Co.. 

Tenn., 2 
! Jesse Sheets Stagg's Creek, 2 
Henry Sheets, " " 1 

Marion Prather, North Fork, 1 

Greenbrier, Greenbrier Co., West 
Virginia. 

15 
No ministers reported. 

Johnsville, Montgomery Co. 
1846— 100 1 

Bish., J. Grisso, Catawba, Roanoke 

Co. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 



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Lincoln, Lincoln Co. 



40 



Perry A. Fisher, 

Starkey. 



Monroe, Monroe Co. 
1848—10 51 1870—1 

Bishop, E. P. Meshman, Lindside. 
Andrew L. Fleshman, " 3 

James M. Hutchinson, " 2 

George W. Hutchinson, " 1 

New Prospect, Allegheny Co. 
1859—10 37 1871—1 

Bishop, John B. Da-d^, Covington. 
Geo. M. Jamison, Riehpatch, 
A. W. Reynolds, Potts Creek. 

Oak Hill, Franklin Co. 

1866—75 130 1874 

Bishop, Joel Peters, Bonbrook. 

Abraham Kinsey, 4< 8 

Stephen Boone, u 3 

David Peters, " 2 

Benjamin Wray, " 2 

Peacock or Brick, Floyd Co. 
1820—20 300 1857—2 

Bishop, H. P. Hylton, Hylton. 
J. B. Hylton, Vaughn's, 3 
J. H. Slusher, Floyd C. H., 3 
P. N. Hylton, Hylton, 2 
Harvey Weddel,' u 2 

Peters Creek, Roanoke Co. 
1845—30 181 1847—2 

Bishop, John Brubaker, Salem. 
Elias Brubaber, 
Moses Brubaker, 
John W. Eller, 
Henry Garst, 
Jere. Garst, 
Daniel Brubaker, 



Pleasant Valley, Floyd Co. 

1860—50 175 1 

Bishop, Isaac Reed, Alum Ridge. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Rockbridge, Botetourt & Rock- 
bridge Cos. 

1866—15 90 No house. 

Bishop, John W. Pursley, Roaring 
Run, Botetourt Co. 

Wm. Pursley, Saltpetre Cave, Bote- 
tourt Co., 3 

A. F. Pursley, Roaring Run, Bote- 
tourt Co., 2 

B. C. Moomaw, Green Forest, Rock- 
bridge Co. 

Puckers, Pittsylvania Co. 

1880—18 20 1 

Bishop, J. H. Lemon, Gogginsville, 
Franklin Co. 

Red Oak Ridge, Mercer Co., 
West Virginia. 

1857—11 41 No feouse. 

Elijah P. Kleshman, Lindside, Mon- 
roe Co. 
Romulus Harry, Princeton, 2 

Raleigh, Raleigh Co. 
1865—11 54 No house. 

Bishop, W. D. Lemon, Raleigh C. H. 

West Fork, Floyd Co. 
1825—10 250 1851—1 

Bishop, H. P. Hylton, Hylton. 
J. B. Hylton, k < " 3 

J. H. Slusher, Floyd C. H., 3 
Harry Weddle, West Fork, 2 
P. M. Hylton, Hylton. 2 



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THE STATE AND DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE. 

This District occupies the extreme eastern part of Tennessee, 
and extends into Virginia and North Carolina, Tennessee is in 
everything but geographical considerations, a part of Virginia. 



Brummets Creek, Mitchell Co. 
North Carolina. 

1845—12 102 1852—2 

Bish , II . Peterson, Brummets Creek. 

J". W. Bradshaw, ". 

II. M. Griffith, 

S. M. Langhrun, *' 

Samuel Tipton, " 

Moses Miller, 

E. Peterson, Hollow Poplar, 



, 1 French Broad, Jefferson Co. 
1874—17 29 ' No house. 

Bish' p, Jacob Wine, Oak Grove. 

Green River Cove, Polk Co., 

North Carolina. 
1880—8 21 No house. 

Bishop, G. A. Branscome, Columbus. 
E. J. Bradley, Saluda, 1 
Samuel Jones, " 1 



Knob Creek, Washington Co. 

Buffalo included in Knob Cree7c.\ 181 1—14 125 1835—1 

Bish., Henry Swadley, Johnson City. 
Bishop, A. Hylton, Boons Creek, 

retired, blind. 
S. L. Sherfey, Johnson City, 3 
G. C. Bowman, Boons Creek, 3 
J. B. Bowman, Jonesborough, 3 
J. M. Hankel, Pleasant Vale, Car- 
ter Co., 2 



Black Water, Lee Co., Va. 
8 or 10 members. 

Cross Roads, Henderson Co. 

1881—13 20 No house. 

Bishop, G. A. Branscome, Columbus, 
Polk Co., N. C. 

Cumberland, Wise Co., Va. 

10 No house. 

No ministry. 

Cedar Grove, Hawkins Co. 

180 1 

D. Derrick, Alum "Well. 
Simon Isenberg, " 
Sam'l Molsbee, " 
Abraham Moisbec, " 

Elk Shoals. 
Included in Brummets Creek. 
H. 



Limestone, Washington Co. 

1843—20 70 181-3 -1 

Bishop, J. B. Pence, Limestone. 
E. D. Gray, . " 2 

J. M. Hubert, " 2 



Laurel Fork, Scott Co., Va, 

25 members and 1 house included in 

other vepoits. 
J. Osborne, Osborne's Ford. 

Meadow Branch, Griding er Co. 

1867—10 33 1874—1 

Bishop, Abraham Molsbee, Alum 

Well, Hawkins Co. 
Jac. K. Isenberg, Moorsburg,Hawk- 

ins Co., 2 
John B. Murray, Bean's Station, 1 



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Mill Creek, Polk Co., N. C. 
1878—8 38 No house. 

Bishop, G. A.. Branseome,Columbus. 

Mountain Valley, Green Co. 
1865—15 45 1859—1 
Bishop, A. J. Correll, Romeo. 
Bishop, J no. Brubaker, " 

Jonathan Brubaker, " 2 

Abraham Garber, " 2 

Mathias Garber, " 2 



Ohyh Creek, included. 

Oakland, Blount Co. 
1870—9 42 1870—1 

Bishop W. S. Noe, Miser's Station. 
D. B. Klepper, Cloyd's Creek, 2 

Pleasant Hill, Sullivan Co. 
1850—25 130 1 

Bishop, Joseph Wine, Blountville. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Pleasant Valley, Washington 
County. 

140 1 

C. Bashor, Bashor's Mills, 



John Bashor, Bashor's Mills 

Chris. Diehl, 

G. Gilbert, New Canton, Hawkins 

Co. 
Includes Bayes Mountain church. 

Pleasant View, Washington Co. 
1861—15 154 1858—1 

Bishop, Jesse Crossw T hite, Jonesboro' 
Bishop, F. W. Dove, " 

Joel Sherfey, " 2 

A. J. Wines, " 2 

King M'Keehan, " 2 

Eli Elisor, " 1 

White Horn, Hawkins Co. 
1856—8 120 1 

Bishop, W. P. Noe, Bull's Gap. ' 
Thomas Berry, Otis, 2 
Perry Beckner, Whitesburgh, 2 
D. Bashor, Midway, Green Co., 1 



Yellow Poplar, Mitchel Co. y 
North Carolina. 

Included in Brummets Creek. 




—31— 
WEST VIRGINIA, STATE AND DISTRICT. 

The District of West Virginia includes the greater portion of 
the State. Some of the (old) Virginia churches extend into the 
new State. 



Allegheny, Grant Co. 
1873— 30 " 60 No house. 

Bishop, Sam'l Fike, Horse Shoe Run, 

Preston Co. 
J. T. Connor, Mt. Storm, 2 
Thomas Clark, Hartmanville, 1 • 
Kriobley church is also in Grant Co. 

Beaver Run, Mineral Co. 
1820—20 145 1834—1 

Bishop, Solomon Biser, Burlington. 
D. B. Arnold, " 3 

Peter Arnold, *' 2 

Geo. S. Arnold, " 2 

J. W. Leatherman, " 2 _ 



Berkley, Berkley Co. 
1879—51 57 No house. 

Bishop, D Long, Fairplay, Wash- 
ington Co., Md. 
John Brindle, Martinsburgh, 2 
J . A. Stuckey, Hedgesville, 2 

Braxton, Braxton Co. 
1869—7 40 No house. 

Bishop, David Bosely, Bulltown. 
Benj. F. Jonison, Stout's Mill, Gil- 
mer Co., 2 
Wesly Heater, Ireland, Lewis Co., 1 
O. C. Mose, " " 1 

Buffalo, Marion Co. 

1872 12 15 No house. 

No Bishop. 

John W. Provance, Farmington. 

German Settlement, Preston Co. 
1855—12 183 1868—1 

Bishop, Sam'l A. Fike, Horse Shoe 
Bun. 



Aaron Fike, Horse Shoe Run, 

Jesse Hayes, " 

Moses Fike, " " " 

James Giller, Aurora, 

James Abernathy, Oakland, Garret 

Co., Md. 
Isaac Abernathy, Oakland, Garret 

Co., Md. 
Nicholas Banker, Oakland, Garret 

Co., Md. 

Glade Valley and Cheat, Pres- 
ton Co. 

100 

No Ministers reported. 

. Greenloind, Grant Co, 
1852—25 150 1853—2 

Bishop, Wm. George, Williamsport. 
fm. Michael, Greenland, 3 
D. W. George, Williamsport, 2 
Charles Frantz, Grant C. H., 2 
Wm. Rothrock, Ridgeville, 2 
S. S. Smith, Grant C. H., 1 



Lambert Church, Pendleton Co. 
Included in the 800 of Beaver Creek, 
Va.j to which it belongs. 



Lost River, Hardy Co. 

1841—6 257 1844—2 

Bish., Sellestine Whitmer, Howard's 

Lick. 
Bish.,L. D. Caldwell,Howard's Lick. 
M. Moyer, Howard's Lick, 2 
L. W. Teets, Lost River, 2 
J. W. Pope, Moorefield, 2 



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Pleasant Hill, Roane Co. 
1879—10 21 No house. 

Bishop, none. 
Andrew Stannaker, Spencer, 2 

Pine, Hampshire Co. 

1879—78 100 4 

Bish., N. Leatherman, Pnrgitsville. 
John M. Leatherman, " 1 

John 1ST. Leatherman, " 1 

Pock Camp, Ritchie Co. 

1857—11 39 1858—1 

Bishop, Martin Cochran, Toll Gate. 
Bishop, John Fridley, Harrii-onville. 
Milton C. Zigans, Bone Creek. 

Sandy Creek, Preston Co. 
1820— 170 1 

Bishop, S. Buckalew, Clifton Mills. * 
Other ministers, but not reported. ■ 



Seneca and Red Creek,Randolph, 
Tucker and Pendleton Cos. 

1860—20 75 No house. 

Bishop, Asa Harmon, Day's Mills, 

Randolph Co. 
Other ministers, but not teported. 

Tear Coat, Hampshire Co. 
1875—15 88 " 1 

Bishop, D. B. .Arnold, Burlington, 

Mineral Co. 
No other' ministers reported. 

Valley River, Barbour Co. 
187.1—15 175 1874—1 

Bishop, C. M. Grovts, Buckhannon, 

Upshur Co. 
Win. A. Ganer, Belington, 2 
S. Ganer, '" 2 

J.S.Wilson, " 1 

Wm. R. Murphy, Tolbert's Store, 1 



—33— 

INDIANA. 

Indiana is divided into three Districts : Southern, Middle and 
Northern. 



■:o; 



THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA. 

The Southern District of Indiana includes that portion of the 
State south of a line following the southern boundary of Jay, 
Blackford, Grant, Miami, part of Carroll, White, Benton and 
Warren Cos. This District includes about two thirds of the 
State, but the churches are mainly found in the Northern part of 
the territory ; some of the congregations extend into Ohio. The 
membership of this, and the other Districts of Indiana, is large 
and compact. 



Buck Creek, Henry Co. 
1845— 20 90 1857—2 

Bish., David Bowman, Hagerstown, 

Wayne Co. 
J. Kirkling, Cowan, Delaware Co., 2 
David Replogle, Rogers vill,*, :2 
Joseph Bolder, Blountsville, 1 

Beech Grove, Madison Co. 
1878—50 75 1 

Enoch Fry, Pendleton. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Bethel, Montgomery Co. 
1826—15 130 1850—2 

Bish., Mathias Frantz, Ladoga. 
Bish., ¥m. R. Rarshberger, Ladoga. 

Cicero, Hamilton Co. 
1860—50 100 1867—2 

Bishop, Wm. Pearse, Shielville. 
Bishop, Elias Caylor, Arcadia. 
Bishop, D. S. Caylor, " 
Newton Perry, Ekin, 2 
George Bowser, Arcadia, 1 
Abraham Caylor, Shielville, 1 
I. 



Fairvieio, Tippecanoe Co. 
1866—66 130 1 

Bishop, George W. Cripe, Pettit. 
Isaac Billheimer, Monitor, 3 
S. Ullery, Pyrmont, Carroll Co., 2 

Four Mile, Union Co. 
1809—14 150 1856—3 

Bishop, Daniel Brower,P>eechy Mire. 
Bishop Jac. Bite, Boston, Wayne Co. 
Alf. Moore, Richland, Wayne Co., 2 
Wm. M'Whorter, College Corner, 

Preble Co., O., 1 
C Toney, Beechy Mire, Union Co.,1 

Greentoivn, Howard Co. 
1825—25 75 1 

Bishop, Wm. Lindley, Greentown. 
Emanuel Babon, Kokomo, 1 
Samuel Thompson, Greentown, 1 

Howard, Howard Co. 
1852—30 164 1865—1 

Bishop, Heii Hamilton, Ervin. 
Bishop, Samuel Bock, " 
Daniel Bock, " 2 

John Rinehart, " 2 

Joel Brower, " 2 



—34- 



Kilbuck, Delaware and Madi- 
son Cos. 

18C0— 10 41 No house. 

Bishop, Hiram Branson, Muncie, 
Delaware Co. 

John Mahony, York town, Delaware 
Co. 

J. R. Wellington, <• " 

R. W. Branson, Muncie, Delaware 
Co. 

Isaac E. Branson, Muaeie, Delaware 
Co. 

Lower Fall Creek, Madison Co. 

1860—15 70 1873—1 

Bishop, G. W. Fesler, Ovid. 

J. WfM'Clure; 

Frederick Fessler, Anderson, 

Jefferson Davis, Ovid. 



Lick Creek, Owen Co. 



1851—13 80 1870—1 

Bishop, David Culler, Denmark. 
A. Heneel, Martz, Clay Co., 2 
Rob't R. Goshorn, Hausertown, 2 
Henry Shidler, Clay City, Clay Co.,1 

Middle Fork, Clinton Co. 
1846—60 217 3 

Bishop, Stephen Metzgar, Rossville. 
Isaac Bilheimer, Edna Mills, 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Missiniway, Delaware Co. 
1840—12 200 1857—1 

Bishop, J. W. Studebaker, Eaton. 
Bish., G. W. Studebaker,Royertown. 
W. E. Deeter, 

Christian Davis, Dunkirk, Jay Co., 
Samuel Younce, Eaton. 

Nettle Creek, Wayne Co. 
1820—20 407 1845—4 

Bishop, Dan'l Bowman, Hagerstown. 
Bishop, Jac. Bowman, " 

Bishop, John Holler, " 

David Bowman, " 2 



Lewis Kinsey, Hagerstown, 2" 

Jacob Hoover, " 2 

I, W. Teeter, " 2 

Benj. F. Wisler, Cambridge City, 2 

Pyrmont, Carroll Co. 
1832—13 161 1846—2 

Bishop, Is^ac Ciipe, Rossville, Clin- 
ton Co. 
Bishop, John Ullery, Pyrmont 
Jos. Wagoner, i% 2 

G. W. Strung, " 2 

David A. Huflord, Rossville, Clinton 
Co., 2: 

Potato Creek, Montgomery Co. 
1868— 35 1 

Bishop, M. Bowers, Colfax, Clinton 

Co. 
Abner Bowers. Bower's Station, 
R. M. Dunbar, « " 

Retreat, Jackson Co. 

1880—32 32 No house. 

No Bishop. 

J. H. Wilson, Carothersville, 2 

Summit, Delaware, Grant and 

Madison Cos. 
1880 -53 54 1873—1 

Bishop, I. J. Howard, New Cum- 
berland, Grant Co. 
J. Hiat, Summitville, Madison Co., 2 
Elihu Hiat, Rigdon, Madison Co., 2 

Stony Creek, Hamilton Co. 
1853—24 50 1861—1 

Bishop, J. H. Caylor, Noblesville. 
J. S. M'Carty, Clarksville, 2 
John B. Gasho, Noblesville, 2 

Sampson Hill, Martin Co. 
1879—38 21 No house. 

J. J. Solomon, Shoals, 
D. A. Norcross, Shoals. 



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Union City, Randolph Co., hid., 
and I) arize Co., Ohio. 

1850—75 275 1869—2 

Bishop. T. B. Wenrich, Urr'on City, 
Randolph Co. 

W. K. Simmons, Union City, Ran- 
dolph Co., 2 

Sam. Puterbaugh, Hill Grove, Darke 
Co., 1 

Dan'l B >wman. Mt. Herron, Darke 
Co., L 



Win. K. Marquis, Bartonia,RandoIph 



Co, 1 



Upper Fall Creek, Henry Co. 
1845—25 110 1853—1 

Bish., Geo. Hoove'-, Sulphur Springs. 
B'sh., Martin Rodeeap, Middletowri. 
Isaac Yanmeter, Sulphur Springs, 
David K. Teeter, " '< 

David T. Hoover, " " 



?^TH^f^ 




THE MIDDLE DISTBICT OF INDIANA. 

The Middle District of Indiana is bounded on the south by the 
Northern boundary of the Southern District, on the East and 
West by the State line, and North by a line following the south- 
ern boundary of Allen, part of Whitley and Kosciusko, Fulton, 
and Starke Cos. 



Antioch, Huntington Co. 

1855—75 110 1860—2 

Bishop, Joseph Leedy, Antioch. 
Michael Minnich, Dora, Wabash Co. 
J. B. Lair, Antioch, 
O. C. Ellis, Dora, Wabash Co., 
J. B. Southwood, Monument City. 

Bachelor 's Run, Carroll Co. 

1838—40 350 1854—1 

Bishop, Isaac Eiken berry, Flora. 
Bishop, Jacob Flora, " 

Bishop, Christian Lesh, " 

Abraham Flora, u 

Sanford Searight, Darwin, 
Baltzer Gordon, Middle Fork, Clin- 
ton Co. 



Beaver Dam, Kosciusko Co. 

1856—40 140 1879—1 

Bish., D. Bechtelheimer, Sevastopol. 
Noah Heetor, Rochester, Fulton Co., 
Emanuel Leek rone, Silver Lake, 1 
Samuel Birket, Sevastopol, 1 

Clear Creek, Huntington Co. 

150 

Bish., David Krider, South Whitley, 

Whitley Co. 
No other ministers reported. 

Eel River, Kosciusko Co. 

259 1 

Bish., Jacob Metzger, Liberty Mills, 

Wabash Co. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 



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Eight Mile, Wells Co. 
1852—5 72 1875—1 

Bishop, Wm. R. Deeter, Royerton, 

Delaware Co. 
Wm. M. Hamilton, Jonesville, 2 
Geo. Holler, Huntington, Hunting- 
ton Co., 1 



Lower Deer 

1845— 



Creek, Carroll Co. 
124 1853—1 



Bishop, Henry Met zger, Camden. 
Bishop, D ivid Wise, '* 

Bishop, Henry Gish, " 

John Musselman, u 1 

Marioh, Grant Co. 
J1860— 12 55 1876—1 

Bishop, John M. Baker, Marion, 
liishop, Jacob C Tinkel, 
Daniel Tinkel, " 1 

Manchester, Wabash Co. 

•1838—18 300 1850—2 

Bishop, Jacob Funderberg, Laketcn. 

Bishop, Jacob Kara, North Man- 
chester. 

Bishop, Geo. Grossnickel, North Man- 
chester. 

Bishop, A. Leedy, North Manches- 
ter. 

Michael Miller, North Manchester, 2 

Isaac Miller, " " 1 

Mexico, Miami Co. 
1840—20 350 1860—2 

Bishop, Geo. Brower, Mexico. 
Isaac Fisher, " 

Terry Kisher, " 

David Kieffer, Giliad, 
Daniel Balsbaugh, Denver, 
Noah Fisher, Ferrysbur^, 
Jacob Barnhart, Twelve Mile, Cass 

Co., 
Samuel Myers, Adamsboro, Cass Co., 
Joseph, Brower, Denver. 



Monticello, White Co. 
1865—50 150 1868- 

Isaac Hanawalt, Monticello, 2 
J. G. Royer, " 2 

C. Gulp, ' " ' 2 

George Meyers, " 2 

S. M. Bechtelheimer, Idaviile, 1 



garb's Creek, Wahash Co. 
1873—60 125 1876—2 

Bish., A. Leedy, North Manch- sfer. 
J. H. Wright,' " " 

S. S. Ullery, 
Perry A. Early, «■ 



Pipe Creek, Miami Co. 
1852—16 200 1860—1 

Bishop, Abraham Shepler. Peru. 
Bishop, Godl«»p Keller, Bunker Hill. 
Bish., A. Rinehart, Onward, Cass Co. 
Danul Bouser, Peru, 2 
Daniel Si lively, " 2 
Philip Airbaugh, Bunker Hill, 2 

Praire Creek, Blackford Co. 
1860—20 75 1878—1 

Bishop, G. W. Sala, Montpelier. 
G. Kitterman, " 2 

E. Popejoy, Bluff ton, W\ lis Co., 1 

Palestine, White Co. 
1870—20 108 No house. 

Bishop, Abr. Miller, Wolcott, White 

Co. 
G. W. Jewett, Wolcott, White Co., 2 
Thomas Dobnr, " " " 1 

Redwood, Warren Co. 
1870— 40 No house. 

Bishop, S. Metzgar, Rossville,Clinton 

Co. 
No other ministers reported. 



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Spring Creek, Whitley and Kosci- 
usko Cos. 
1870—70 100 1871—1 

Bishop, Jonas ITmbaagh, Colamer, 

Whitley Co. 
J. S. Snell, Colamer, Whitley Co., 2 
D. H. Connell, Pierceton, Kosciusko 
Co., 1 



Somerset, Wabash Co. 
1845—12 110 1869—1 

Bishop, Wm. Minnich, Somerset. 
Mai ion Hudson, Jalapa, Grant Co., 2 
Isaac Smith, Somerset. 



Sakimonia, Huntington Co. 
1845—18 244 1868—1 

Bish., S. Murray, Huntington. 
John H. Ulrich, River, 
Jacob Krider, " 
Daniel Shidler, Majenica, 
John Eikenberry, Plumtree, 
Henry B. Wike, River. 

Sugar Creek, Whitley Co. 
1847—10 100 1865—1 

Bishop, Jacob Krider,South Whitley, 
Ozias Metz, " " 2 

Jacob Weybright, " « 1 

R. B, Bollinger, " « 1 

J. ' 



Squirrel Creek, Wabash Co. 
1855—91 150 1864—1 

Bishop, Jesse Meyers, Laketon. 
Bishop, David Neff, Roann. 
D. Swihart, Stockdale, Miami Co., 2 
Isaac Deardorf, Roann, 2 
Aaron Moss, " 1 

Upper Deercreek, Cass Co. 
1840—20 89 1868—1 

Bishop, A. Rinehart, Dowagiac. 
Jacob Cripe, Young America, 2 

W. C. Toney, Walton, 2 

Winnimac, Pulaski Co. 
1875—40 32 

Abraham Miller, Winnimac. 

West Branch, Mexico, Cass Co, 

15 No house. 

Samuel Meyers, Adamsboro. 

Wabash, WaJbash Co. 
1859—40 120 1868—1 

Bishop, John Crumrine, Waltz. 
Bishop, K W. Crumrine, " 
J. R. Crumrine, Somerset, 2 
W. IS . Moore, " 2 

Walnut Level, Wells Co. 
1867—14 60 1868—1 

Bishop, Samuel Neher, Ruirsburgh, 
Wilson Hutchinson, « 1 




—38— 

THE NOKTHEEN DISTKICT OF INDIANA. 

The Northern District of Indiana includes that portion of the 
State north of the Middle District. Geographically considered^ 
the area of this District is not more than one fifth of the State. 
The churches are, in consequence, compact in this portion of the 
State. 



Bango, Elkhart and St. Jos. Cos. 
1868—100 110 1 

Bish., J. Metzler, Wakarusa,Elkh.Co. 
Other ministers, but not reported. 

Blue River, Whitley Co. 

1852—17 100 1872—1 

Bish., Jeremiah Gump, Churabuseo. 
Jos. Ziegler, Merriam, Noble Co., 2 
Joseph Eby, " " 2 

Leonard Hyer, " " 2 

Wesley Hyer, Columbia City, 2 

Bremen, Kosciusko and Marshall 

Cos. 
1866— 55 

Bishop, John Kanflman, Bremen, 

Marshall Co. 
No other ministers reported. 



Cedar Lake, DeKalb Co. 
1874—40 64 1876—1 

Bishop, James Barton, Lornnna. 
Geo. Kuffner, Fairfield Center, 2 
Samuel "Williams, " " 1 



Camp Creek, Kosciusko and Mar- 
shall Cos., 
1879— 50 1880—1 

Bish., D. Shively,Bourbon,Marsh. Co. 
Peter Hammon, Atwood, Kos. Co., 2 
Aaron Mow, Millwood, " " 1 
G. B. Shivery, Bourbon, Marshall 
Co., 1 



Cedar Creek, Allen Co. 

1857—22 36 No house. 

Bishop, Jacob Gump, Huntertown. 
Henry Steckly, Swan, JS T ob)e Co., 1 

Columbia City, Whitley Co. 
1875—22 40 1881—1 

Bish., Jeremiah Gump, Ari, Allen Co. 
D. A. Workman, Columbia City, 2 
Henry Lilly, " « 1 

Elkhart, Elkhart Co. 

1832—16 275 1859—2 

Bishop, Andrew Bigler, Goshen. 
Bishop, D. B. Stutzman, " 
Bishop, Jacob Leer, " 

Daniel C. ftigle, " 2 

English Prairie, Lagrange Co. 
1865—62 147 1875—1 

Bishop, Peter Long, Mongo. 
Eli Schock, Lagrange, 
Alex. Keim, Brighton, 
Noah H., Shutt, Mongo. 

Elkhart Valley, Elkhart Co. 
1870—63 91 1866—1 

No Bishop. 

J. V. Felthouse, Elkhart, 1 
No other ministers reported. 

Flat Bock, DeKalb Co. 

1874—70 35 No house. 

Bishop, James Barton, Corunna. 
Bish., Jes. Calvert, Warsaw, Kos.Co. 



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Laporte, Laporte Co. 

IS TO— 20 76 1873—1 

Bish., Thurston Miller, WarrenCenter, 

St. Jos. Co. 
Bish., Isaac Miller, Rolling Prairie. 
Richard J. Shreve, Michigan City, 2 
B. F. Reading, '• " 1 

Little St. Joe, Allen Co. 
1872—30 35 No house. 

Bishop, Jacob Gump, Huntertown. 

Pleasant Hill, Allen Co. 
1875—25 40 1 

Bish., Jere. Gump, Ari, Noble Co. 
Alvah Dissler, " " " 

Pleasant Valley. 
30 
No ministers reported. 

Pleasant Ridge, Noble Co. 
1877—20 32 No house. 

Bishop, Samuel W. Phi els, Cromwell. 
No other ministers. 

Pine Creek, St. Jos., Marshall 

and Starke Cos. 
1850—35 320 1866—4 

Bishop, D. Rupel, North Liberty, St. 

Jos. Co. 
Bishop,John N. Barnhart,Walkerton, 

St. Jos. Co. 
J.Hildebrand,Teagarden,Marsh.Co.,2 
Amos B. Peters, LaPaz, u " 2 
Andrew Rupel,North Liberty,St. Jos. 

Co., 1 

Pigeon River, Steuben Co. 
1865—26 88 1879—1 

Bishop, M. C. Shotts, Flint, 
Jonathan P. Early, ' " 2 

Aaron T. Hoffman, Quincy, Branch 

Co., Mich., 2 
J. N. Snowberger, Flint, 1 



Portage, St. Joseph Co. 
1833—35 102 1851 — 

Bishop, J. H. Miller, South Bend. 
Thurston Miller, Warren Center, 3 
John Huston, South Bend, 2 
F. F. Fields, Warren Center, 1 

Rock Run, Elkhart Co. 
1854—25 240 1859—2 

No Bishop. 

Levi Weaver, Goshen, 2 
David Hostettler, Fish Lake, 2 
J. L. Berkey, Goshen, 2 
B. F. Stutzman, Goshen, 1 

Solomon's Creek, Elkhart Co, 

1856—50 260 1864—3 

Bishop, Dan'l Shively, New Paris. 
David Younce, Syracuse, Kos. Co., 2 
Lewis Munce, Milford, " " 2 
Abraham N.N eff,Syracuse " " 1 
Henry Wortzler, New Paris. 

Shipsaivney, Lagrange Co. 
1857—25 107 1 

Bishop, Benj. Leer, Shore. 
No other ministers reported. 

St. Joseph, St. Joseph Co. 
1868—100 140 1870—2 

Bishop, D. B. Sturgis, South Bend. 
Wm. C. Miller, " " 2 

D. C. Ullery, " « 2 

J. B. Wrightsman, " " 2 

St Joseph Valley. 
Included above. 

Springfield, Noble Co. 
Bishop, Christian Weaver, Brimfield. 
Bishop, David Baer, Ligonier. 
Joseph Weaver, " 

George Lenhart, " 

John Sturgis, Wawaka. 



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South Bend, St. Joseph Co. 
1846—20 175 " 1855—2 

Bishop, Daniel Whit mer, South Bend. 
Aaron Miller, " " 

D. Hartman, '■ " 

Isaac Early, North Liberty, 
Win. Borough, "' " 

Tippecanoe, Kosciusko Co. 
1852—32 140 1861—1 

Bishop, G. P. Rothenberger, North 

Webster. 
Bishop, J. H. Miller, Milford. 
Dan'l Bothenbergei\North Webster,2 

Turkey Creek, Elkhart Co. 
1838—6 125 1879—1 

Bishop, J. H. Miller, Milford,Kos.Co. 
Daniel Wysong, Nappanee, 2 
Peter Stuck man " 1 

Union District, Marshall Co. 
1857—40 175 1870—1 

Bishop, John Knisley, Plymouth. 
Bishop, Jac. G. Shively, Inwood. 
M. A. Eisenhower, Plymouth, 2 
W. G. Cook, Inwood, '2 
Jacob Appleman, Plymouth, 2 
Jacob S eider, " 1 

Aaron Kreighbaum, " 1 

Union Center, Elkhart Co. 

200 2 and 2 union. 

John Anglemyer, Nappanee, 
Daniel Neff, New Paris, 
Probably others, but not reported. 



Van Buren, Lagrange Co. 

46 No house. 

Abraham Baer, Scott. 
B. B. Bollinger, White Pigeon, Mich. 
No other ministers reported. 

Walnut, Marshall Co. 

1864—35 62 No house. 

No bishop. 

Henry Deardorf, Argos, 2 

Aaron Hoffman, " 2 

Aaron Swihart, " 2 

Washington, Kosciusko Co. 
1852—21 162 3 

Bishop, Jesse Calvert, Warsaw. 
A. Puterbaugh, Oswego, 2 
Lewis Workman, Warsaw, 
Henry Brallier, Pierceton. * 

Yellow River, Marshall Co. 
1846—9 100 1881—1 

Bishop, John Sellers, Bourbon. 
¥111. Clark, Inwood, 2 
G. W. Armantrout, Bourbon, 2 
Wm. Myers, " 1 

D. S. Hale, Bourbon, 1 

Yellow Creek, Elkhart Co. 
I860— 96 1 

Bishop, S. Leer, Goshen. 
Other ministers not reported. 



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THE STATE AND DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN. 

This district is practically a continuation of Northern Indiana. 
The churches are all in the Southern part of the State. 



Alameda, Van Bur en Co. 

1870— 30 44 1881—1 

Bishop, John Stretch, Dowagaic, Cass 

Co. 
J. W. Shank, Pine Grove Mills, 2. 



Berrien, Berrien Co. 
1866—24 96 No house. 

Bish., J. II. Miller, Milford, Koscius- 
ko Co., Ind. 
Richard R. Moore, Buchanan, 2 
A. J. Inglewright, Berrien Springs,2 
E. Weaver, Buchanan, 1 



Black River, Van Buren Co. 

1865—35 52 No house. 

Bishop, G. Long, Lowell, Iona Co. 
IX C. Spiller, Bangor, 2 
D. Thomas, " 2 



Christiania, Cass Co. 
1875—25 44 18T0— 3 

Bishop, And. Bigler, Goshen, Elk- 
hart Co., Ind. 
J. P. Bowers, Edwardsburgh, 2 
W. A. Lavton, Elkhart, Elkhart 
Co., Ind. 



New Haven, Gratiot & Montcalm 
Cos. 

1878—12 62 No house. 

Bishop, D. Chambers, Carson City, 

Montcalm Co. 
D. White,Carson City,MontcalmCo., 
G. E. Stone, " " 



Newton Grove, Cass -Co. 
1864—25 96 1877—1 

Bishop, J. Stretch, Dowagaic. 
W. Clark, . " 2 

A. A. Munson, Lagrange, 1 

J. Cripe, " 



Saginaw, Saginaw Co. 
1875—15 44 No house. 

Bish., I. Miller, Woodland, Barry Co. 
Z. Allbaugh, Elsie, Clinton Co., 2 
D. Baker, Shepherdsville, Clint.Co.,2 



Sunfield, Eaton Co. 
1877—25 ' 70 No house. 

Bishop, B. Fryfogle, Sunneld. 
J. N. Miller, Bismark, 2 
S. Ross, West Windsor, 2 



Thorn Apple, Iona Go, 

1868—16 91 1870—< 

Bishop, G. Long, Lowell, Kent Co. 
J. G. Winey, Campbell, 
I. Rairigh, ' " 

J. Kepner, Lowell. 



Woodland, Barry Co. 

1874—40 60 18 77—1 

Bishop, I. Miller, Woodland. 
I. Rairigh, Carleton, 2 
D. Flory, Woodland, 1 
C. A. Trice, Nashville. 



ILLINOIS. 



The State of Illinois is divided into two Districts, Northern 
and Southern. 



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THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS. 

The Northern District of Illinois is composed of that portion 
of the State north of Woodford county, and includes the 
churches of Wisconsin. 



Arnold's Grove, Carroll Co. 
1833—30 91 1854 -2 

Bishop, J. J. Emmert, Mt. Carroll. 
Joseph Stitzel, " 2 

F. Myers, " 1 

W. H. Eisen, " 1 

Cherry Grove, Carroll Co. 
1860—50 170 1860—1 

Bishop, M. Bollinger, Lanark. 
H. M. Martin, " 

D. B. Puterbaugh " 

Camp Creek, Richland Co., Wis. 
62 No house. 

Bishop, Caleb Fogle, Lima. 

Chippeway, Dunn Co., Wise. 
1867—65 31 No house. 

Bish., S. H. Baker, Rock Falls. 
J. Wheeler, Ida, Pepin Co. 
H. C. Baker, " u 

Hickory Grove, Carroll Co* 

1858— SO 38 1861—1 

Bishop^ G. D. Zollers, Mt. Carroll. 
Harrison Crouse, " 

Irvin Creek, Dunn Co., Wise. 
1869—22 24 No house 

Bish., John Pippiuger, Knapp. 
S. Christ, Menomonie. 



Lanark, Carroll Co. 

1878—125 120 1876- 

Bishop, J. H. Moore, Lanark. 
S. J. Harrison, " 1 

M. M. Eshleman, " 



Milledgeville, Carroll Co. 

1854—30 170 1866—1 

Bishop, Martin Meyers, Lanark. 
Bishop, J. S. Hanger, Milledgeville. 
Bishop, Tobias Meyers, Lanark, 
Michael Kimmel, . " 2 

Wm. Provant, Milledge, 2 
Z. Livengood, " 1 



Napierville, DuPage Co. 

1857—14 55 1866—2 

Bishop,Christian Martin, Napierville. 
Jacob Sollenberger, Lisle, 2 
Simon Yount, Warrenville, 1 



Pigeon Creek, Marshall Co. 

1878—28 38 No house. 

No Bishop. 

C. S. Holsinger, Henry. 

N o other ministers reported. 



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Pine Creek, Ogle Co. 
X$57— 40 147 185S- 

Bisliop, Edmund Forney, Polo. 
Peter Funk, " 



Shannon, Carroll Co. 
11875—67 86 1874—1 

| Bish.,D.E. Price, Mt. Morris,Ogle Co. 
j Franklin M'Cune. Lanark, 2 
S. H. Sprogle, Shannon. 



Bock Creek, Whiteside Co. 
1866—79 90 1855—1 

Bish-p, G. I). Zollars, Mt. (Jan oil, 

Carroll Co. 
Win. Horning, Malvern, 2 
Jos. L. Meyers, Sterling, 2 
Jacob L. Meyers, Colita, 1 
Ashely Fnrgeson, Erie, 1 



Rock River, Lee Co. 
1845—13 15S 1847—3 

Bishop, Levi Raffensberger, Nachusa. 
Bishop, D. Deardorf, Franklin Grove 
Levi Trostle, Taylor, Ogle Co. 
Jos. C. Lahman, Franklin Grove. 
Sam'l C. Lahman, ''• " 



Silver Creek, Ogle Co. 
1867—100 208 1860- 

Bishop, D. E. Price, Mt. Morris. 
M. Emmert, Leaf River, 3 
S. Z. Sharp, Mt. Morris, 3 
Jos. Amick, " 3 

Eman'l Newcomer " 2 
Fred'k Bakener, " 2 
David Conser, " 1 



Vallon. Wisconsin. 
Reported almost extinct. 

West Pine, Richland Co., Wise. 
1878—20 54 1 
George Turner, West Branch. 
Charles Brown, Woodstock, 2 
M. Henderson, Bon, 1 
Wright, Valton, Sioux Co., 1 



Waddams Grove, Stevenson Co.. 
1858—75 165 1860—2 

Bishop, Enoch Eby, Lena. 

B. H. Kepner, Nora, Jo Davies Co., 2 
Wm. R. Moore, tk " " 2 
Allen Boyer, Lena, 2 

A. II. Lutz, Winslow, 2 

C. P. Genther, Lena, 1 

West Branch, Ogle Co. 

1846— 130 2 

S. Halderman, Maryland Station, 2 
M. S. Newcomer, Mt. Morris, 2 

Yellow Creek, Stephenson Co. 
1849—30 90 1859—2 

Bishop, Dan'l Fry, Kent. 
Geo. Studebaker, Florence Station, 2 
David Eby, Lena, 2 
Jacob Delp, Yellow Creek, 2 




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THE SOUTHEKN DISTKICT OF ILLINOIS. 

The Southern District of Illinois includes that portion of the 
State south of Marshall county. 



Astoria, Fulton Co. 

1852—7 132 1868—2 

Bishops, D. Miller and J. Hollinger, 

Astoria. 
J. C. Demy, Astoria, 2 
D. Bollinger, " 2 
C. Fitz, " 1 

Allison Prairie , Lawrence Co. 

1805—16 86 1878—1 

Bish.,Sam'l L. Forney, Parkersburgh. 
Jac. Gerhart, Allison, 
Thos. M. Calvert, Allison, 
Edmund Davis, " 

Jas. H. Jellison, " 

Ashland, Cass Co. 
1880—22 20 No house. 

Bish., Isaac Naff, Auburn, Sang. Co. 
Thos. A. Robinson, Ashland. 

Big Creek, Richland Co. 
1859—22 85 1875—1 

Bish., S. M. Forney, Parkersburgh. 
Bish.,M. Forney, " 
Barnett Losh, " 2 

Peter Bower, Noble, 2 

Bear Creek, Christian Co. 
1870—12 154 1879—1 

Bish., Abraham Peters, Morrisonville. 
Bish., Abraham S. Leer, " 
Owen Peters, " 2 

Martin J. M'Clure, Palmer, 2 

Blue Ridge, Piatt Co. 
1878 — 10 CO No house. 

Bish., John Barnhart, Mansfield. 
Christian Barnhart, " 2 

Daniel Hersher, Sibley, Ford Co.. 1 



Coal Creek, Fulton Co. 

18i7—10 80 1856—1 

Bish., Jac. Negley, Fairview. 
Bish., David Zuek, Bushnell, McDon- 

ough Co. 
Samuel Tennis, Fairview, 2 
Matthias Lingenfelter, Canton, 2 



Camp Creek, McDonough Co. 

1865—10 62 No house, 

No Bishop. 

John L. Meyers, Colchester, 2 
Henry Lucas, Macomb, 1 



Cumberland, Clark Co. 

1868—7 31 No house. 

Bishop, Jos. Cripe, Casey. 
D. Rothrock, Greenup, Cumb. Co., 2 
Jefferson Witmer, Casey. 



Cerro Gordo, 


Piatt Co. 


1857—9 200 


1867—2 


Bishop, John Metzgar, Cerro Gordo. 


Bishop, D. Frantz, 


u i. 


Bishop, D. Troxel, 


u a 


A. B. Snyder, 


" « 2 


Amos Nickey, 


a « i 


Adam Bingaman, 


a u i 


V. B. Clifton, 


a a -^ 



Concord, Adams Co. 
1881—30 30 No house. 

Bishop, H. Atchison, Mound Station, 

Brown Co. 

No other m'nisters reported. 



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Clear Creek, Christian Co. 

1S78— 11 40 No house. 

Bish., B. D. Whitmer, Pawnee, Sang 

anion Co. 

No other ministers reported. 

Hudson Creek, McLean Co. 

1865—10 54 1875—1, 

Bishop', T. D. Lyon. Hr.dson, 
J. Y. Snavely, ' " 2 

J. L. Snavely, " 2 

Henry Forney, * 4 2 

Hurricane Creek^ Bond Co. 

1851—10 108 1874—1 

Bish., John Wise, Mulberry Grove. 
Henry Jones, Pleasant Mound, 
Josh. Kessler, " * 4 

Jac. Rook, Keysport, Clinton Co. 
John Clear, Pleasant Mound. 

Hadley Creek, Pike Co. 

1881—28 28 1874—1 

Bishop, 1). Yaniman, Virden, Macou 

pin Co. 
John Clingingsniith, Barrey, 2 

Lamott, Crawford Co. 

1868—11 45 No house. 

No Bishop. 

Jac. Swinger, Hutsonville, 1 
Henry: H. Winger, " 1 

Lor aine, Adams Co. 

1880—13 13 1881—1 

Bishop, H. W. Striekley, Loraine. 

Millmine, Piatt Co. 

1861—26 QQ 1868—1 

Bishop, D. B. Gibson, Cerro Gordo. 
Menno Stouffer, " " 

Henry Kuns, Millmine, 
D. Mohler, Cerro Gordo. 

L. 



Macoupin Creek, Macoupin Co. 

1876—50 43 No house. 

Bishop, D. Yaniman, Virden. 

D. B. Stude baker, Girard, 

S. Brubaker, Raymond, Montg. Co. 

Miller eek, Adams Co. 
1831—34 79 1838—2 

Bish.,D. Yanhnan, Yirden, Maco.Co. 
Wm. R. Lierley, Liberty, 2 
John Clingingsmith, Barrey, Pike 
Co., 2 

Midberry Grove, Bond Co. 
1876—33 73 1869—1 

Bishop, J. H. Goodman, Woburn. 
Bishop, J. Wise, Mulberry Grove. 
Bishop, H. Lilligh, Woburn. 
Allen Tavlor, Smithboro, 2 

Okaw, Piatt Co. 
1865—26 180 1875—1 

Bishop, Jacob Waggoner, La Place. 
Bishop, Jacob Ulerv, 4i 

J. B. Miller, « 2 

John Arnold, " 2 

Philip Siders, « 2 

Ab'm Bichey, Sullivan, Mont. Co., 1 
S. Younger, Bethany, " " 1 

Panther Creek, Woodford Co. 
1852—18 140 1857—1 

Bishop, J as. R. GLJi, Roanoke* 
Bishop, Geo. W. Gish, " 
Bishop, P. A. Moore, " 

Jacob J. Kindig, Benson, 2 
Thos. Kiser, Roanoke, 2 

Pike Creek, Livingston Co. 
1878—24 24 No house. 

Bishop, T. D. Lyon, Hudson, M'Lean 

Co. 
D. Mast, Chenoa, M'Lean Co., 2 
Fred'k Shultz, Chenoa, " " 1 



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Pleasant Hill, Macoupin Co. 

1828—30 102 1867— -1 

Bish., J. W. Harshberger, Girard. 
Clellom C. Gibson, " " 2 

Jonathan Bru baker, " 2 

D. Yaniman, Yirden, 2 



Spring Run, Tilton Co. 

1879—31 30 No house. 

No Bishop. 

John Pool, Prairie City, 2 

Sugar Creek, Sangamon Co. 

1869—20 75 1869—1 

Bishop, Isaac Naff, Auburn. 
D. Kimmel, " 2 

J. M. G-ibble, " 2 

J. O. Brubaker, " 2 

Salem, Marion Co. 
1869—15 34 1876—1 

Bishop, 13. Nehr, Salem. 
Andrew Nehr, " 



Urbana, Champaign Co, 

1866—11 93 1875—1 

Bish., J.Barnhart,Mansiield ? Piatt Co* 
Lemuel Hillery, Urbana, 
John P. Bailey, Mayview, 
Adonijah J. Bowers, St. Joseph. 

Vermillion, Livingston Co. 
1869—100 35 No house. 

Bish., G. W, Gish, Roanoke, Wood- 
ford Co. 
K. Heckman, Odell, 2 
A. S. Groom, Cornell, 1 

Woodland, Fulton Co. 
1881—60 60 1866—1 

Bishop, Jesse Banner, Astoria. 
Henry Danner, " 

«. D. Ham, " 

P. Burgart, " 

West Otter Creek, Macoupin Co. 
1875—85 118 1864—1 

Bishop, D. R. C. Stirrup, Grove. 
Javan Gibson, Yirden, 
David Yaniman, w 



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IOWA. 

Iowa is composed of three Districts : Northern, Middle and 
Southern. 



~:o:- 



THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OP IOWA. 

The Northern District of Iowa consists of that portion of the 
State embraced in the four northern tiers of counties, 
Minnesota is given in this District. 

Maple Valley, Cherokee Co, 
1876—10 50 No house, 



Lake Branch, Rice Co. 
1869—11 28 No house. 

Bish., Jos. Oi>g, Bristol, Fillmore Co. 
L. Olinger, Morristown, 2 
S. Durand, Waterville, Le Suer Co., 2 



Root River, Fillmore Co. 
1858—17 65 

Bishop, Jos. Ogg, Bristol. 



J. Saddler, Lime Sprin 

Co., Io., 2 ■ 
W. Drury, Bristol, 1 
J. Broadwater, Bristol. 



gs, 



1872—1 
Howard 



Wi 



inoncL 



Winona, Co. 



1858—16 36 1874—1 

Bishop, C. F. Wirt, Lewistown. 
D. Whetstone, " 

J. H. Wirt, 

Peter Struble, " 

Coldioater, Butler Co. 
1857—21 101 1873—1 

Bishop, J. F. Eikenberry, Greene. 
J. E. Eikenberry, <■ 2 

Elihu Moore, u 2 

N. Trapp, " 2 



Grundy, Grundy Co. 

1867—19 125 1 

Bish., H. P. Strickler, Eldora, How- 
den Co., Iowa, 
Probably other ministers, but not 
reported. 



Bishop, J. Early, Aurelia. 
Elias Leonard, " 2 

Rock Grove, Floyd Co. 
1872—36 35 No house, 

Bish., J. F. Eikenberry, Greene, 

Butler Co. 
J. G. Eby, Nora Springs. 
W. C. Hipes, " *" " 

South Waterloo, Black Haivk Co, 

1856—11 315 1818—2 

Bish., E. K. Beuchly, Waterloo. 

Bishop, A. J. Murray, 

W. Eikenberry, 

S. H. Miller, ' 

S. Miller, 

A. Uor-tetLr, 

J. Spich r, 

J. Beal, 

C. Asquith, Oednr Falls, 

Wayman Valley, Clayton Co. 
1877—11 11 No house, 

Bish., J. Shultz, Elwoocl, Clinton Co. 

C. H. Stone, Edgewood, 2 

Waterloo, Black Haivk Co. 
1856—12 108 1880—1 

Bishop, J. A. Murray, Waterloo. 
Martin Beughlv, %i 

L. A. Peifer, 
W. A. Adams, u 

D. J„ Spicher, Lester Center. 



i. 




a 


2" 


a 


2- 


a 


2 


a 


2" 


a 


2 


» 


2 




2 



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MIDDLE DISTRICT OF IOWA. 

The Middle District of Iowa is embraced in the fifth and sixth 
tiers of counties, counting from the north. 



Brooklyn, Poweshiek Co. 

1866—12 62 No house. 

Bishop, J. S. Snyder, Brooklyn. 
M. Hermon, Victor, Iowa Co., 2 
S. C. Miller, Brooklyn, 1 

i Big Grove, Benton Co. 
1§58— 15 140 1874—1 

Bishop, P. Forney, Garrison. 
Bishop, S. Johnson, " 



J. ( Ridenour, 


a 


2 


GiAshbrenner, 


i. 


1 


H. B. Lehman, 


a 


1 



• Cedar Grove, Cedar Co. 
1857—12 36 1876—1 

Eld. S. Musselman, Tipton. 
P. West, u 1 

J .^ Mover, •' 1 

Coon River, Guthrie Co. 
1862—8 145 1873—1 

Bishop, J. Fitz, Panora. 
S. Longanecker, '' 
J.jD. Haughtelin, " 
J. W. Diehl, 
J.? Hamilton, im 

Mi Deardorf , '' 

A. Brower, Dale City, 
D- W. Shirk, Maple River Junction, 
Carroll Co. 

Des Moines Valley, Polk Co. 

1868— 30 80 1876—1 

Bishop, G. R. Baker, Altoona. 
Bishop, W. Bacon, Des Moines. 
Geo. Kinney, " 2 

S. M. Gqughenour, Elkhart, 2 
J. W. Motz, Altoona, 2 
J Mathias, Elkhart, 1 



Dallas Center, Dallas Co. 
1876—57 118 1875—1 

Bishop, M. Sissler, Dallas Center. 
E. C. Goughenour, " " 2 

J. Neher, " *< 2 

A. Julius, Minburn, 1 

Deep River, Poweshiek Co. 
1865—30 54 1876—1 

S. P. Mill* r, Deep River, 2 
G. H. Hopwood, " <• 2 
Hewett Taylor, 
Isaac Barnhizer, 



Dry Creek, Linn Co. 
1856—12 125 1857- 

Bishop, A. Stamy, Cedar Rapids. 
Bishop, D. Holsinger, Marion. 
J. 0. Miller, Toddville, 2 
S. Stamy, Marion, 2 
M. Boyd, TodJville, 1 



Harlan, Shelby Co. 
1865—12 58 1878—1 

Bishop, W. Wyland, Harlan. 
J. C. Fillmore* " 2 

S. Yoder, <• 2 

R. A. Yoder, » l 



Indian Creek, Story, Polk and 

Jasper Cos. 
1856—9 86 1881—1 

Bishop, D. E. Brubaker, Iowa Center, 

Story Co. 
H. H. Trouss, Peoria City, Polk Co. 



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Xoioa River ^ Marshall Co. 
1856—30 83 1867—1 

Bishop, J. Murray, Quarry. 
J. Hillery, Marshalltown, 2 
L. Hall, Montour, Tama Co., 2 
L. Saylor, Quarry, 2 

Maquoketoi, Clinton Co. 

1855—19 80 1875—1 

Bishop, J~. Shultz, Elwood. 
Bishop, I. Bar to, Lost .Nation, 
D. Kamara, Calamus, 2 
J. G-able, Lost Nation, 2 

Panther Creek, Dallas Co. 

1869—16 77 1872—1 

Bishop, R. Badger, Dallas Center. 
S. Badger, " " 2 

I- Myers. Ada, 2 



Pleasant Prairie, Cedar Co. 

1880—38 38 No house. 

Bishop, J. Shultz, Elwood, Clint. Co. 
J. Zuck, Clarence. 

State Center j Marshall Co. 
1871—33 60 1880—1 

Bishop, J. W. Trostle, State Center. 
D. B. Martin, " " 2 

J. C. Seibert, " " 2 



JForrafe Grove, Boone, Story & 
Hamilton Cos. 

1869— 25 No house. 

Bish., W. G. Thomas, Ontario, Story 

Co. 
Probably other ministers. 



THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA. 

The Southern District of Iowa is embraced in the three south- 
ern tiers of counties. 



Crooked Creek, Washington Co. 

1864—40 77 1 

Bishop, J. Thomas, Keota, Keokuk 

Co. 
Abraham Wolfe, Grace [Jill, 2 
J". Erb, Lone Tree, Johnson Co., 2 

Decatur County, Decatur Co. 

1856—26 97 1874—1 

Bishop, S. A. Garber, Leon. 
Bishop, W. J . Stout, Highpoint. 
Bishop, L. Kob, Garden Grove, 

M. 



English River, Keokuk Co. 
1855—30 105 1865—1 

Bishop, S. Flory, South English. 
Bishop, Jacob Brower, " 

Christian M. Brower, " 2 



Fairview, 


Appanoose 


Co. 




1853—14 


123 : 


L866- 


-1 


Bish., A. Replogle,Unionville 
Bishop, D. Zook, " 
Joseph Zook, 


, (blind) 

2 


M. fieplogle, 
J. W. Hawn, 




2 

2 




C. H. Ulrich, 




1 





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Grand River, Union Co, 

40 No house. 

Care of Irish Grove church. 
William Groesbeck, Alton, 2 
M. Myers, " 2 

Irish Grove, Warren Co. 
1870—18 61 1 

Bieh., N. G. Thomas, New Virginia. 
J.J. Thomas, " " 3 

W. W. Folger, Osceola, Clarke Co.,1 

Libertyville, Jefferson Co. 
1844—8 93 1859—1 

Bish , D. Zook, Unionville, Appa- 
ll oo-e Co. 
J. Harman, Bladensburg, 



Co., 2 



ipello 



Geo. Rami >o,Doud Stati-n,Van Bnrei 

Co., 2 
J. Glotfelty, Liberty v'lle, 1 



Mt. Etna, Adams Co. 
1851—50 89 1868—1 

Bishop, D. Sink, Mt. Etna. 
Morgan Mansfield, 2 
D. Markly, Mt. Etna, 2 
O. Sprague, Hayes, 2 
G. Workman, 2 

D. Cowser, 1 

O. Morton, 1 



Monroe County, Monroe Co. 
1854—20 90 No house. 

Bishop, D. Miller, Frederick. 
Hiram Berkman, " 2 

D. Miller, Avery, 1 

Middle Creek, Mahaska Co. 

I860— 27 1878—1 

Bishop, S. Flory, South English, Ke 

okuk Co. 
Tazewell Gray, " " 2 

A. Ogle, Lacy, 2 

S. P. Miller, Deep Bun, Poweshiek 

Co., 2 
L. Hillery, Deep Bun, Poweshiek 

Co., 2 

Marion County, Marion Co. 
1855— 15 No house, 

l-lishop, J. He rd, Durham Station. 

Nishna Valley, Fremont Co. 
1879—25 ' 37 1880—1 

Bish., S. H Honherger, Barnard, 

Nochway Co., Mo. 

B. F. Flory, Farragut, 2 
G. StambaUgh, " 2 

Pleasant Valley, Appanoose Co. 

1877—12 55 No house 

Bishop, W. E. Strickler, Centerville. 
J. Cordor, Cincinnati, 

E. Teater, Numa. 



Note :— In the Northern District of Iowa the Churches, Lake 
Branch, Boot River and Winona, and their ministers' addresses. 



except where specified, are in Minnesota. The Minnesota churches 
belong to Iowa and are here placed in their proper District. 




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MISSOURI. 

Missouri is divided into two Districts ; Northern and Southern. 

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THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI. 

The Northern District of Missouri is that portion of the State 
north of the Missouri River. 



Bethel, Holt Co. 
1872—33 88, 1875—1 

Bish.,S. A. Honberger,Graham, Noda- 
way Co. 
Joseph Glick, Monnd Citv, 2 
Joel Glick, " •' 2 

P. E. Whitmer, " " 1 

J. R. Keller, '< " 1 
J. H. Miller, - - 1 



Long Branch, Harrison Co. 
1874—12 16 No house. 

Bish., W. B. Sell. Gaynor City,Noda- 

way Co. 

Novelty, Knox Co. 
1870—20 35 No house. 

Bishop, W. J. Coal banks, Novelty. 
J. G. Hays, 



Grand River, Carroll Co. 

1871— 30 

Bishop, James Evans, Dewit. 

No ether ministers reported. 



Schuyler, Schuyler Co. 
1 1861—10 " 30 No house. 

Bishop, Tazewell Gray, Lancaster. 



Gentry, Gentry Co. 
1879—8 23 No house. 

Bish., W. B. Sell, Gaynor City,Nuda- 
way Co. 

Hamilton, Caldwell Co. 
1862—19 33 No house. 

Bish., G. Whitwer, Caldwell, Ha mil- 
ton Co. 

Honey Creek, Nodaivay Co. 
1878—10 28 No house 

Bishop, W. B. Sell, Gaynor City. 
W.H.Clark, « " 1 

Log Greek, Caldiuell Co. 
1866^-18 36 No house. 

Bishop, C. C. Roop, Mirabile. 
Z. Hendricks, Polo, 2 



Somerset, Mercer Co. 
1861—11 41 No house. 

Bish., H. Palmer, Lineville, Wayne 
Co., Iowa. 

Smith Fork, Clinton Co. 
186C— 18 99 1868—1 

Bishop, D. D. Sell, Plattsburgh. 
S. Blonsrher, " ' 2 

J. E. Ellenberger, Turney, 2 
Alphonso A. 6rr, Plattsburgh, 2 
J. B. Sell, Cameron, 2 

Wakendah, Ray Co. 

1871—20 70 1871—1 

Bishop, A. Harper, Hardin. 
Bishop, Eli Metz, Dewitt, Carroll 
Co., 3 



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White Cloud, Nodaway Co. 

1878—19 21 No house. 

Bishop, S. A. Honoerger, Bernard. 
J. A. Shamberger, Graham, 2 
John Shamberger, " 1 



Whitesville, Andrew Co. 
1868—19 32 1 

Bishop, W. B. Sell, Gaynor City, 

Nodaway Co. . 
Daniel Glick, Flag Springs. 



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THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI. 

The Southern District of Missouri is that portion of the State 
South of the Missouri River. 



Blackwater, Saline Co. 
1873—10 32 No house. 

Bishop, D. L. Williams, Brownsville. 
J. Umphlet, " 1 

Brush Creek, St. Clair Co. 
1870—25 40 No house. 

Bishop, J. S. Mohler, La Due, Henry 

Co., Mo. 
Jaeob Yost, Osceola, 
A. Killingsworth, Osceola. 

Buffalo, Dallas Co. 
1877—8 17 No house. 

No ministers. 

Clear Creek, Saline Co. 

1881—14: 16 No house. 

Bishop, Aimer Wallace, Little Rock. 
D. Provance, Arrow Rock, 
D. L. Williams, Brownsville, 3 

Centermew, Johnson Co. 
1869—20 50 1877—1 

Bishop, Andrew Hutchinson, Center 

view. 
A. W. Reese, Warrensburgh, 2 



Cedar, Cedar Co. 
1877—17 39 No house. 

Bishop, S. Click, Nevada, Vernon Co. 
N. F. Butcher, Cedarville, Dade 

Co., 2 
T. J. Allen, Stockton, 2 
Wm. Tinglev, Cedarvilie,Dade Co., 1 

Cass, Cass Co. 
8 members, not organized. 

Dixon, Pulaski Co. 
1873—10 15 No house. 

Bishop, S. S. Mohler, Cornelia, John- 
son Co. 

Dry Fork, Jasper Co. 
1881—28 28 No house. 

Bishop, Wm. Harvey, Jasper. 
Samuel Wine, Carthage, 1 

Grand River, Henry Co. 
1870—20 60 1879—1 

Bishop, J. S. Mohler, La Due. 

Holden, Henry Co. 
1879—14 15 No house. 

Bishop, J. S. Mohler, La Due. 



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Leper, Greene Co. 
j >75 — 20 20 No house- 

Bishop, G\ Barn hart, Grangeville, 
Newton Co. 

Mineral Creek, Johnson Co. 
1869—10 HO 1872—1 

Bislwp, 8 S. Mohler, Cornelia. 
Bishop, F. Culp, Burnett Station. 
J. M Mohler Post Oak. 2 
W. Wvatt, Burnett Stat on, 1 
J. Stonr, '' u 1 



Munean Creek, Morgan Co. 
1874—19 4-3 1881—1 

Bishop, D. Bowman, St, Martin. 
D. Cline, Excelsior, 1 



Mound, Bates Co. 
1878—18 37 Nohor.se. 

Bishop, D. L. Williams Brownsville, 

Saline Co. 
F. Feep, Archly, Cass Co., 1 
I. Lambert, Adrian. Bates Co.. 1 



Nevada, Vernon Co. 
1870—14 40 No house. 

Bishop, S. Click, Nevada. 
D. 1). Wine, 
J. S. Miller, 

Spring River, Jasper Co. 
1868—12 35 No house. 

Bishop, Joel Garber, Oronogo. 
Chr. Holderman, Carthage, 2 
Joel Heck, " 1 

Shoal Creek, Neivton Co. 
1871— 75 1 

Bishop, C. Harader, Newtouia. 
No other ministers reported. 

. Warrensburgh, Johnson Co. 
1880—17 17 No house. 

Bishop, S. S. Mohler, Cornelia. 
Bishop, A. Hutchinson, Centerview. 
A. W. Reese, Warrensburgh, 2 

Warrensburgh, Johnson Co. 
1880—23 23 1881—1 

Bish., John Harshey, Warrensburgh. 

The above is reported by Elder 
John Harshey. 



AKKANSAS. 

One small church in Arkansas has been recently organized, of 
which reliable information has not been available. 

Address, John Gephart, of Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkan- 
sas. 



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TEXAS. 

Probably a dozen members in the State. Address, Joseph 
E. Long, Terrell, Kauffman Co., Texas., or Jacob Berkey, Sher- 
man, Grayson Co., Texas. 



N. 



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KANSAS. 

Kansas Is divided into two Districts ; Northern and Southern, 
The Northern District formerly embraced part of Nebraska. 

Great difficulty has been experienced in securing reliable data 
from Kansas. 



:o: 



BOTH DISTEICTS AKE HERE GIVEN TOGETHER. 



Appanoose, Franklin Co, 
1880—70 80 No house. 

Bishop, J. S. Keim, Centropolis. 
D. B. Barnhart, Appanoose, 2 
Frederick Sherfey, u 2 
Wm. M. Wise, Centropolis. 2 

Abilene, Dickinson Co. 

1866—7 110 No house. 

Bishop, J. Hornberger, Abilene. 
Bishop, P. R. Wrightsman, Enter- 
prize. 
M. Forney, Abilene, 
Joseph Elliot, " 

Burr Oak, Jewell Co. 

1872—30 90 No house. 

A. Berger, Guide Rock, Webster Co., 

Nebraska, 2 
Powel Porter, Salem, 2 
J. Bailey, u 2 

H. Brinkworth, Burr Oak, 2 
EL. Fadely, Burr Oak, 1 
Eli Renner, Burr Oak, 1 

Cottonwood, Lyon Co. 

1860—15 52 No house. 

Bish., David Stouder, Madison,Green- 

wood, Co. 
L. EL Flack, Dunlap, Morris Co., 2 
C. M. Yearout, Madison. Greenwood 

Co., 1 
S. A. Smith, Dunlap, Morris Co., 1 
Divided recently. 



Chapman Creek, Dickinson Co. 
1880—40 41 Eo house. 

Bishop, J. Forney, Abilene. 



Congregation Church, Franklin 

County, 
1871—16 100 No house. 

Bishop, J. Kaub, Centropolis. 
Bishop, J. W. Hopping, Centropolis. 



Cedar Creek. 



Cana, Elk Co. 



No house. 



1873—17 44 

J. Clingenpeel, Genoa. 
No other ministers reported 



Dorrance, JRussel Co. 
1879—9 60 No house. 

Bishop, J. Newcomer, Dorrance. 
J, Hollinger, Russel, 2 
J. Harnish, Dorrance, 2 
W. B. Himes, k < 2 
Casper Hosfelt, " 2 
J. C. Coover, ' u 1 



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Eight Mile, Franklin and Doug- 
lass Cos. 

40 
Bishop, D. Ban i hart, Centropoiis, 

Franklin Co. 
S. llarshman. 



Eden Valley, Barton and many 

other Counties. 
1880—25 22 No house 

Bishop, 8. Ban^li, Peabodv, Marian 

Co. 
M. Moorehead, Great Bind: 



Fall River, Montgomery & Wil- 
son Cos. 
18,4—35 38 Mohocise 

Bishop, {Sidney Hodgden,Galesburgh, 

Neosh<> Co. 
J. F. Hess, Fredonia, Wilson Co., 
J. W. Mahorney, Neodesha, Wilson 
Co. 



Fly Creek 



Fredonia. 



Fair\ 



view. 



Limestone, Jewell Co. 

1877—40 60 No \v use. 

Geo. Montgomery, L»na, 2 
Jacob Shiler, " 1 



Independence. 



Labette. 



Maple Grove, Norton Co. 
1879—28 130 1879-1 

Bishop. N. C. Workimn, Bell. 
M. .Li only, « 

L. Shaffer, " 

J. W. Jarboe, " 

B, R. Gerhart, Dan berry, Redwil- 

low Co., Nebraska, 
L. Miller, Precept, Furnas Co., Neb. 



Neosho, Neosho and Labette Cos. 
1872—18 110 No house. 

Bish., S. Hodgden, Galesburgh, Neo- 



Greenivood, Greenwood Co. 
1881—7 7 No house. 

A. P. Dugarde, Twin Falls. 



sho Co. 
James Paxton, 1 
M. O. Hodgden, 1 



Ninesack, Rice, Reno and King- 
man Cos. 

1878—16 52 No house. 

Bish., J. W. Berr, Nickers on, Reno 

Co. 
L. E. Fahrney, Sterling, Bice Co., 2 
I. F. Gingrich,Nickerson,Beno Co.,1 



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North Solomon, Osborne & Smith 

Cos. 
1879— 56 65 No house. 

No Bishop, 
O. Brjmbaugh, Portis, Osborne 

Cm., 2 

Lewis Larew, Portie, Osborne Co.. 1 

Osage, Crawford Co. 
1878—18 44 No house. 

Bishop, M. Neher, Monmouth. 
R. Edgecomb, u 

S. Edgecomh, c * 

J. H. Neher, 

Osawkie, Jefferson Co. 
1862—8 100 1869—1 

Bishop, Wm. Gish, Rock Creek. 
J. A. Root, Oswakie, 
D. Freddy, 
J.Preddy, 
A. Pearsol, " 

Peabody, Marion Co. 

1878—22 61 No house. 

Bishop, S. Rairi^h, Peabodv. 
G. W. Thomas, ^ " 2 

H. Shomber, " 1 

I. Bashor, " 1 



Paint Creek, Bourbon Co. 

1867—15 60 No house. 

Bish., M. T. Bear, Mapletown, Linn 

Co. 
M. D. Watson, Paint Creek, 
W. W. Reynolds, Paint Creek, 
A. C. Numer, Marmaton, 
W. Stockinger, Dayton. 

Pony Creek, Brown Co. 

1870—10 195 No house 

No Bishop. 

I). E. Fry, Falls City, Richardson 

Co., Nebraska, 
W. H. H. Sawyer, Hormanville, 



W. J. H. Bauman, Morrill, 

J. Turner, Falls City, Nebraska, 

E. Colxr. Sabe h;>, 

Wm. 1) v s, Morrill, 

Wm. Lenbise, '• 

State Creek, Sumner Co. 
1876—16 63 

No ministers reported. 

Silver Creek, Coivley Co. 
1876— 12 74 No house. 

No Bishop. 

D. HaraiJer, Little Dutch, 2 
J. J. Troxel, Wintield, 2 

South Solomon Valley, Osborne 

Co. 
1879—38 55 No house. 

Bish., John Newcomer, Dorrnnce, 

Russell Co. 
H. W. Landis, Osborne City. 

Salt Creek, Republic Co. 

1873—7 108 No house. 

Bishop, Wm. Lugenbeel, Ida. 
Lf*v. is Jordan, Hnddam, 
No other ministers reported. 

Saline Valley, Ottoway Co. 

1880—28 29 No house. 

Bishop, Humphrey Talhelm, Min- 
neapolis. 

White Rock, Jewell and Republic 

Cos. 



42 



No house. 



1875—20 

No Bishop, 

J. A. Switzer, White Rock, 2 

Supply by Brethren Hillery and Ives. 

West Branch of Turkey, Dick- 
inson Co. 
1881—26 26 No house. 

Bishop, George Mourer, Abilene. 



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Washington Creek, Douglass Co. 

1858—13 205 2 houses. 

Bishop, Peter Brubaker, Centropolis, 

Frpnklin Co. 
Jas. E. Hilkey, Holling, 3 
S. Baker, Pleasant Grove, 2 
Thos. E. Winey, Lawrence. 1 

The above is not exact. The 
church was divided, and a number 



have seceded. The other division is 
called Pleasant Grove. 

Wade's Branch, Miami Co. 

1878—40 55 No house. 

Bishop, George Meyers, Wade's. 
B. Brubaker/ Olathe, 2 
William Cherry, Wade's, I 
D. Longanecker, Paoli, 1 



Note : — It has been found impossible to secure reports from all 
the organizations in Kansas. The average membership of the 
churches of the Southern District of Kansas is 68, and upon this 
basis these churches will aggregate about 400, This is probably 
too high, but it will be so counted. 




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STATE AND DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA. 



Beatrice, Gage Co. 
1875—15 175 ' 1880—1 

Bishop, H. Brubaker, Holmesville. 

The following ministers have Be- 
atrice as their address : 

Isaac Dell, 
Thomas Graham, 
Jacob Kelso, 
Wm. B. Price, 
U. Shick, 
Archy Vandyke. 

Bell Creek, Dodge Co. 
1866 — 41 No house. 

Bishop, J . Eikenberry, Purple Cane. 

Bethel, Thayer and Fillmore Cos. 
1875—26 54 No house. 

Bishop, J. J . Hoover, Carleton, Thay- 
er Co. 
J. Holsinger, Caiieton, Thayer Co., 2 
P. D. Yan Buren, " " " 2 
L. T. Holsinger, " " " 1 
B. F. Stump, Davenport, " " 

Elk Creek, Johnson Co. 

1876—9 14 No house. 

Bishop, H. Brubaker, Beatrice, Gage 

Co., Neb. 
"Wm. Smith,Elk Creek,Johnson Co.,2 
J. Craft, Elk Creek, " " 1 



Exeter, Fillmore Co. 
1879—16 18 No house. 

Bishop, J. S. Snowberger, York, 

York Co. 
Joseph Baker, Fairmount. 

Falls City, Richardson Co. 

100 
The following ministers have their 
address at Falls City : 
John Click, 
C. Forney, 
D- Fry, ' 
Joseph Johnson, 
Michael Lichty, 
S. J. Peck, 
S. C. Stump, 
Jonathan Warner. 

Piatt Valley, Butler & Polk Cos. 
1879—20 35 No house. 

Bishop, J. P. Moomaw, Rising City, 
Butler Co. 

Turkey Creek, Pawnee Co. 
1870—4 46 No house. 

Bishop, Wm. Pullin, Pawnee City. 

Weeping Water, Cass Co. 
1879—24 28 No house. 

Bishop, J. Y. Heckler, Weeping 
Water. 



The State of Nebraska is incomplete here. It has, by its Dis- 
trict Meeting official count, 14 churches, aggregating 620 mem- 
bers. Some of the churches here given count two of the fourteen. 



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COLOKADO. 



St. Vrain, Bowlder Co. 

1873—26 80 1880. 

Bishop, J. S. Flory, Longmont. 



N. Flury, Longmont, 

J. Bashor, <• 

S. 0. Bashor, Lovehce,Lawrence C 






DISTEICT OF CALIFOKNIA. 

The District of California includes Oregon. 



California, San Joaquin Co. 

1860—7 60 No house. 

Bish op, P. Wolfe, Lathrop. 

Chapparal, Calaveras Co. 
1879—11 41 No house. 

Bishop, George Woife, Lathrop. 
W aide mar Meyer, Jenny Lind, 
S. Broadhurst,' " " 

C. Dutv, " " 

G. Powell, " u 

Eel River , Humboldt Co. 
1879—16 45 No house. 

Bishop, J. Myers, Oakland, Alameda 
Co. 



J F. Carney, Table Bluff, 

D . White, Ferndale, 

J. W. Crowley, Tehama, Tehama Co., 

Napa , Napa Co. 
1865—8 33 No house. 

No Bishop. 
C. Meyers, Oakland, Alameda Co. r 

E. Frather, " « " 



Stanislaus, Stanislaus Co. 
1874—33 32 No house. 

Bishop, P. S. Gannon, Modesto. 
S. A. Overholtzer, Tracy, San Joa- 
quin Co. 



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OEEGOK 



Coquette Valley, Coos Co. 
1875—21 75 1878—1 

Bishop, D. Barklow, Norway. 
P. Overholtzer, Myrtle Point. 
J. H. Roberts, 
IS. S. Barklow, Norway, 
J. Root, Norway. 



Rogue, Jackson Co. 
1879— 25 No house. 

Bishop, G. Hoxie, Applegate. 
1 Assistant. 



Willamette Valley, Marion, Linn 

Clackamas, Multnomah and 

Yam Hill Cos. 
1871—30 100 No house. 

Bishop, D. Brower, Macleay, Marion 

Co. 
Bish., M. M. Bashor, Brooks, Marion 

Co. 
I). Leedy, Lebanon, Linn Co., 2 
A. H. Baltimore, Albany, Linn 

Co., 2 
Jacob Bahr, Lebanon, Linn Co., 2 
P. Workman, Mabel, Linn Co., 2 




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GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE CHURCH. 



While the foregoing pages give the counties and states in which the 
Brethren are foand, still, without farther explanation, the names and figures 
are without a general value. As the object of this book is the diffusion of 
knowledge among the Brethren concerning our strength and whereabouts 
it will be well for us to consider the range of the churches and where they 
may be found. To know that the Church has a has a hold in Pennsylvania, 
Virginia and North Carolina, does not, by any means, establish a general 
diffusion of Brethren throughout these states. In order to correct erroneous 
views upon this point this chapter has been prepared and a careful perusal 
of its contents will, it is believed, be of much service to him who would 
clearly understand the distribution of the organizations. 

In the state of New Jersey are two very old churches, in Hunterdon 
county, on the western side of the state. 

In Pennsylvania are found the oldest organizations of the Brotherhood. 
They are not by any means uniformly distributed over the state, but are 
found in the southern part. If a line were drawn from east to west, dividing 
Pennsylvania into two equal portions, nineteen-twentieths of the Church 
membership would be found south of this line. In the northern portion of 
the state there are neither churches nor members. In all New England 
there is not a single organization, nor, to the best of our knowledge, a 
single member. The strongest portionsof the Fraternity are in Pennsylvania, 
and although there are larger churches in other portions of the country, 
in no place are there so many Brethren in so circumscribed an area as in 
Somerset county, Pa. Lancaster county would come next in order. As 
a rule, the churches are large and prosperous, and average higher in point 
of membership than those of any other state. 

In Maryland the organizations occupy the northern part of the state, 
and extend from the meridian of Baltimore westward. There was formerly 
a Church in the city of Baltimore, but now there are but few members,and 
they have no established local arrangements for worship. The congregations 
in Maryland would be geographically represented by regarding them as 
continuations of churches in the southern tier of Pennsylvania counties. 

In Virginia the churches occupy the Shenandoah Valley. In the 
western part of the state this fertile valley begins, at Harper's Ferry, and 



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extends throughout the entire breadth of the State. Although it is known* 
by other names, that portion of the state between the mountain ranges 
enclosing the celebrated Valley of Virginia may be regarded,geographicaily,.- 
as a continuation of Cumberland Valley in Pennsylvania. The Virginia 
churches occupy this Valley, and are found mainly in this part of the 
country. 

Before the war very little, if any, progress was made in that portion 
of the state known as "east of the mountains.*' Human slavery, a peculiar 
social system, and many other things combined rendered it uncongenial 
soil for the propagation of the Brethren's doctrine. The Church grew 
southward, down the Valley, and spread westward into the mountains of 
what is now West Virginia. 

The organizations in Tennessee will be understood when we remember 
that the eastern part of the statejof Tennessee lies next to the southern 
boundary of Virginia,|and if the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia had 
extended a hundred or more miles southward it would have included the 
Tennessee churches. 

The North Carolina churches lie just over the mountain ranges,, 
separating the state Irom Tennessee. The churches of Virginia, Tennessee 
and North Carolina, are all one thing, except in political geography ; that 
is thev are continuous,- and if the state of Virginia extended southward it 
would include them all. 

The churches of West Virginia are very much scattered, and are 
almost inaccessible by any of the great lines of travel. They are the 
western overflow of the Shenandoah Valley. They are not found in the 
western portion of the state, along the Ohio river, nor in the Panhandle 
portion of the state. 

The Ohio churches are distributed over the state except in the 
southern portion. 

The churches of Indiana are found in the northern part of the state, and 
if a line were drawn across the state, from east to west, cutting it in two* 
equal parts, the great majority of the Indiana membership would be found 
north of this line. 

In Michigan, the churches all occupy the southern half of the state. 
Thev are really a continuation of the organizations of Northern Indiana. 
The Blinois churches are spread over the state, although the extreme- 
southern portion of the state contains none. The Wisconsin churches are 
found in the western part of* that state. 

The churches in Minnesota are in the extreme south eastern part of 
the state. 



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The Iowa churches are distributed over the state. 

The Missouri churches are nearly all found in the western half of 
the state. 

The Kansas churches are found in the eastern part of the state. 

In Nebraska the churches are found mainly in the eastern part of 
the state. 

In Colorado the church is in the northern central part of the state. 

The California churches occupy the central portion of state. 

In Oregon the churches are found only in the north western part of 
the state. 




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THE NUMERICAL STRENGTH OF THE FRATERNITY. 



How many Brethren are there in the United States ? This question 
has been frequently asked, and there has never been any accurate 
statement made. Before giving the results herein tabulated, a brief 
statement of the condition of the Church will be a great help toward 
understanding the numerical strength of the body. 

In an organization such as the Brethren have, exact figures are 
practically impossible. If the exact number of communicants were known 
to-day, it would not be exact to-morrow. Deaths, expulsions, additions- 
perversions, and changes of all kinds are continually going on ; and within 
the past year, the Miami element has wrought great changes in certain 
portions of the Fraternity. In the preparation of this book, a church, or 
unit of organization, means a body of Brethren having an organization, a 
presiding Elder, resident or supplied, and a right to act as an organization 
in sending delegates to the District Meeting to which it belongs. 

Such an organization may have one or a dozen local groups of worship 
ers, usually called,with us, " arms," or branches,occupying their own houses, 
and in many respects independent organizations. It was the intention that 
the statement made for each Church should include its " arms/' 
and it is believed that, in the great majority of cases, this has been done. 
In remote sections of the country, exact figures have been impossible to 
secure ; in others they have been refused. In a few instances, this is due 
to gross ignorance ; in others to carelessness ; and, in a few churches, there 
have been counsels held in which it was determined to tell nothing at all. 
In all such cases, the precise figures are given. 

Few people are aware of the difficulties experienced in taking a 
census of these organizations. The official census of the United States^ 
with its unlimited facilities for securing information, failed to get all the 
churches of our Fraternity. It has been fonnd impossible to prepare a 
schedule, or circular letter, which will be universally understood. Strange 
as it may seem, that any man, elevated either by his church or his choice 
to the position of minister in a congregation should be unable to give the 
^number of his members or to sign his name in the proper place, yet 
Ottch is the case, in many hundreds of instances ; and our own church has 
no more of such than any other. It required about five communications* 



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on an average, to secure from any one church a reliable statement for the 
rise of the government ; and in rare cases, as many as fifty letters of 
inquiry were found necessary to secure information that, from its apparent 
ease, would seem to be incredible that anybody should be unable to give. 
The compilations of this book are not taken from the official census. It 
is the writer's own effort, and it is more exact and complete than anything 
hitherto undertaken, and this with all its errors. 

The numbers of members and the figures given are, in every instance 
whatever, those furnished by local authority, and the dates, names, 
addresses, etc., have in no case been tampered with. It is a matter of 
great regret that any church should refuse its enrollment, or, through 
ignorance or criminal carelessness, neglect to put itself on record. If 
there have been ministers' names omitted, or if some in the second degree 
appear as Elders or Bishops, it is because the information given has either 
omitted or misstated the position of individuals. Every church is printed 
herein as it was given. The spelling of proper names has been governed 
by the manuscript sent in by those with whom it was necessary to 
communicate for information. The book will, however, justify the 
statement, that wherever a church is given, it is exact as far as it goes. 

The membership will be given in detail first. 

The State of New Jersey, complete, 302 

The State of Pennsylvania is believed to be complete, numerically. 
The figures here given are not exact, however, as some of the Maryland 
churches extend into Pennsylvania. This Maryland membership is not 
counted in the Pennsylvania number. It will appear in its appropriate 
place. Pennsylvania has, upon this basis, 14,557 

Ohio has presented many difficulties, but is believed to be exact as far 
as it goes. No account is taken of the divisions of the church, and some 
new churches, organized in 1882, have no numbers appended in the list, 
-bec-iuse they are evidently counted in with the old churches from which 
they were separated. 

Ohio is estimated at 9,362 

Maryland is complete, but some of its members are found in 
Pennsylvania. As they are not counted there, they appear in the 
Maryland number which amounts to 2,604 



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Virginia shows, in the following figures, the membership of the State, 
and not of the Districts. Some of the Virginia District churches are io 
.North Carolina. These do not appear here. The State of Virginia shows 
a membership of . 4,965 

Tennessee District has some churches in Virginia and some in North 
Carolina. Only the State is given. In 183T, there were only eighty-one 
members in the State. Now there are, in Tennessee, 1,088 

In North Carolina, 288 

West Virginia has been very hard to determine exactly. A number 
of small churches are found in West Virginia belonging to and accounted 
for in [old] Virginia. In West Virginia, clearly accounted for, are 1,587 

Indiana lias a large membership, and is believed to be practically 
complete. It has 10,237 

The State of Michigan has 659 

Illinois has been very well represented, and shows a membership 
of .....' -. 4,407 

Iowa may have a few small churches omitted, and shows a member- 
ship of 3,056 

Minnesota has 129 

The Missouri churches are small and numerous. The State has 1,309 

Arkansas is estimated as having, at most 20 

Texas 12 

Kansas, in many cases, refused or neglected to answer inquiries... The 
number here given is very near exact, 2,358 

Nebraska,.. . 620 

Colorado,. . 80 

California, 211 

Oregon, .... 200 

The totals are ....... .'.". . 57,749 



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A few additions and chaDges have been made in the totals, varying 
very slightly from an accurate addition of the individual churches, and 
this has been done upon notification by the churches where the changes 
have taken place. 

The Old Brethren aggregate very nearly 3,000 

The writer is extremely reluctant to count these out. If it were 
done, the total membership would be. 54,799 

It is therefore safe to estimate the strength of the Brethren in the 
United States as above, and for many years to come, at our present rate 
of growth, " between" 55,000 and " 60,000" will be a truthful statement 
-of our strength. 




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THE ORGANIZATION OF THE BROTHERHOOD. 



While it is understood that perhaps every reader is familiar with the 
organization of the Brotheroood, yet to the writer's knowledge there is no 
clearly defined statement of the methods and make-np of the Church. 
In every effort by compilers of encyclopedias, writers in magazines and 
newspapers the gravest errors are given to the public as truth, not because 
of any desire to disseminate a falsehood, but because they have no means 
of ascertaining the truth on account of the absence of any plain statement 
of our organization. This chapter has been prepared for the Record for 
the purpose of clearly setting forth our general order. 

The usages of the Brotherhood are slightly different in different 
sections, and exceptions may be taken by some readers who imagine their 
local methods to be the general usages. Nevertheless this statement may 
be regarded as harmonizing with the general usages of the Fraternity. 

The prevalent opinion of the public that the Mennonites, Amish, 
River Brethren, etc., etc., are identical with the Brethren or Dunkards, is 
an error. No more affiliation exists between the Amish and the Dunkards 
than between the Brethren and the Methodists or any other sect. The 
Brethren are very exclusive and are close-communion Christians. The 
other sects named above are similar in this respect, and outside of some 
general truths held in common by the Peace sects, there is no harmony 
beyond a very general desire for the advancement of the cause of the 
Master. 

In giving the organization of the Brethren we will begin with the 
church as a unit. A church or congregation may be composed of few or 
many members. In the Record there are churches of seven members and 
of eight hundred members. A church is composed of lay and official 
brethren . The official brethren are Deacons,Ministers and Elders or Bishops. 
All the official brethren of the organization hold their offices by the vote 
of the church. There is no exception to this rule. In many denominations 
a minister transferring his allegiance from one denomination to another 
carries his office with him. In no case is this allowed with the Brethren. 
While all are gladly received, all begin on the same level and are eligible 
to the same offices. 



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It is the almost nniversal custom for each new church to be organized 
officially by the nearest official brethren,and not for them to hold elections- 
and proceed within themselves. This, it is believed, is due mainly to the 
fact that new churehes are the result of the labors of such official 
brethren who are naturally called upon to assist in the formation of tbe- 
new body. 

Should a sufficient number of persons in any place be convinced of 
the truth of the Brethren's belief, and desire to formulate themselves into 
a distinct body, no objection would be perceived to their doing so withi n* 
themselves, but in practice, and for the good of the members themselves, it 
wonld be infinitely better for them to send for the nearest officials, who-* 
have been regularly installed, that they may be organized harmoniously 
with the general usages of the Brotherhood and instructed in its methods- 

Every church should have Deacons. The number may differ, but 
the average number reported in correspondence is about half a dozen to 
the church. When a Deacon is to be elected several adjoining officials, 
usually called, in the technics of the Church, strange brethren, are invited 
to hold an election. After prayer, devotional exercises generally, and an 
exhortation upon the subject and object of the meeting, the visiting- 
brethren retire to some quiet place and the members go singly to them 
and express their wish as to who shall be Deacon. The members are 
expected to vote as they feel upon the subject without reference to anything 
but the moral fitness of the person named,and electioneering is not tolerated. 
As a rule the office is not desired, or, if sought, is not directly so stated. 
It is responsible, and the Deacon who does his whole duty finds as broad 
a field for personal ministry in the exercise of bis office as any higher 
official does. When the election is ended the installation of the Deacons 
proceeds if they are ready for it, and if not, it is deferred to some more- 
suitable time. The installation varies somewhat but may be stated as a 
formal induction into office by a statement of their duties and what the ^ 
Church expects of them. 

The duties ot a Deacon are laborious, and demand, at times, much 
patience and care. They look after the needy and report cases of that 
character to the Church. They visit, in couples, the homes of all members 
before the council that precedes the annual love feast to ascertain if the 
church members are in peace and union, and it not to ascertain the cause 
of trouble and take such measures as the exigencies of the case and the 
order of the Brethren call for. 



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The next higher official in the Church is a minister of the First 
Degree, sometimes called Speaker. A minister is elected with all the 
formality and caution as the Deacon is, by visiting brethren. He may or 
may not be taken from the ranks of the Deacons. The member receiving 
the highest number of votes is declared elected and is installed. The 
number of votes received, the names of the other persons voted for, and 
everything pertaining to the election is kept an inviolable secret, or at 
least, should be, and usually is. A minister of the First Degree has not 
many privileges. He is an assistant to the regular ministry. He can not 
legally make his own appointments. He can not preach except in the 
absence of those of higher rank, without permission. He cannot perform 
the marrigge ceremony. With the exception of the latter clause (marriage) 
the minister of the First Degree is allowed to do pretty much as he pleases 
in reference to appointments, etc. If he desires to make an appointment 
to preach or to act generally no objection is urged, as a rule, lie is supposed 
to act in concert with the members and with his official brethren. 

The next higher office in the local church is the minister of the 
• Second Degree. The Second Degree brother is voted in by the .Church, 
and is invariably taken from the First Degree brethren. In ooth cases 
the minister of each and all degrees is received with hand and salutation 
and by the hand among the sisters. It is the formal acceptance by the 
Church of the new official. The time of the advancement from the First 
to the Second Degree of the ministry varies greatly. Some are never 
advanced, others in a short time; the average time elapsing from the first 
advancement to the ministry until the second installation is perhaps a year 
or two. It depends largely upon the relation the eligible party sustains 
to the body, his zeal, ability, good behavior, etc. The Second Degree 
minister can make his own appointments and can legally perform the 
marriage ceremony. 

The highest official in the Church is the Ordained Elder or Bishop 
sometimes called Overseer or Housekeeper. He is taken from the ranks 
-of the Second Degree ministry, and the rule is to ordain the senior minister. 
Prior to the ordination a number of visiting brethren take the voice of the 
church upon the eligible party. If there are serious objections the 
-ceremony can not proceed unless they are first removed. The ordination 
or installation is made very solemn and binding. The Elder occupies the 
highest place in the Church and has unlimited powers for doing good or 
•evil. The success of the church depends very largely upon the Bishop, 
and there is no more responsible position in the world than* that of Bishop 
in the Brethren Church. He presides at councils, orders the proceedings 



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at Love feasts, calls meetings and exercises a general supervision. He ha? 
advantages others have not. He is eligible to positions and has powers 
not vested in any other member. 

With sufficient members, Deacons,Ministers,and a resident or supplied 
Bishop, a Church is regarded as officially equipped for work. As the 
Brethren observe the Lord's Supper as in the manner in which it was 
originally instituted by the Master, and as this involves certain preparations 
which are not securable without certain conditions not generally found in 
meeting houses, it is customary to build a meeting house with reference to 
culinary preparations, and this is sometimes called the Central Meeting- 
house. As the membership is much scattered, and unequally so, very 
frequently other houses are built for the sake of convenience, and those 
within easy access attend such as their church, and in some of the churches 
it is rarely that the whole number of members all get together except at 
Love feasts. These smaller bodies are called " Arms" or branches. It 
frequently happens that from causes accidental — such as the prosperous 
condition of an " arm" — or other causes, it is deemed expedient to to take 
upon itself a separate organization. If the Church in council agree to- 
this it may be done, and a local Bishop elected and a separate existence 
be entered upon. In the Record these arms or branches are all shown as 
reported : Thus on page 8 of the Record, Amwell Church has two 
meeting-houses, the first built in 1807. Either of these "arms" of Amwell 
Church, if the conditions justified, could begin a separate existence. As 
they stand now,thetwo constitute Amwell congregation under the oversight 
of Bishop Israel Poulson. A careful examination of the figures will be 
of great value. In the Amwell Church it is' seen that from 1733 with 
their twelve members, seventy-four years elapsed until they went into 
their own house. 

In practice, the ministers of a congregation take their turns at filling 
their appointments at the branches. 

The government of the local church is purely congregational. Nothing 
can be legally done without a council, and due notification of this meeting 
must be made, so that all may attend. At councils,which may be quarterly 
or oftener, the business of the church is transacted. The case under 
consideration, whatever it may be, is voted upon by the members, aul the 
majority vote settles it, usually finally. 

As questions arise at these meetings upon which the mind of the 
church is not clear, such queries are sent to the District Meetings. A 
District is that portion of country so situated in regard to the churches 
in it, as to render their arrangement,in the way of geographical distribution. 



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suitable for the purposes of meeting in convention. Each District Meeting 
"Convenes once a year, and is composed of one or two delegates from each 
church, or, the church may be represented by letter. The delegates are 
elected by a vote of the churches, and bring their queries, if they have 
any to bring, in writing, signed by the Bishop. 

The District Meeting has a Moderator and Clerks elected by private 
vote. The churches are called in order, the queries are read and discussed 
by all members of the Fraternity present, who may choose to participate. 
A query may be sent to the Annual Meeting, it may be voted down, or 
deferred. The voting upon the disposition of a query is done by the 
Delegates only. 

Many or few queries go up to the Annual Meeting, or as it frequently 
happens, and this is most desirable, none are sent. 

The Annual Meeting is composed of two Delegates from each District 
Meeting in the United States. One of these constitutes a member of the 
Standing Committee of the Annual Meeting. 

The Delegates bring queries from the District Meetings, and they 
are read by the proper authority before the Annual Meeting, which is 
organized with great formality and care, and discussion is entered upon 
by any members present who desire to participate, subject to the parlia- 
mentary limitations. The decision of the majority passes, deters or 
tables the queries. The decision of the Annual Meeting is final as far as 
it goes. In all emergencies that arise in the five hundred churches of the 
Fraternity,these decisions are supposed to be final and authoritative. In 
some they are ignored. As this book may be read by earnest seekers 
after the methods of the Brethren, and as such may hereafter become 
members of our beloved Zion, it- will be well tor such to not become 
participants in any discussion relative to the authority or equity of these 
decisions as they require in practice nothing unscriptural nor in any 
way prevent the lull exercise of personal zeal, character and piety. 

As the Annual Meeting is an institution that engages the interest of 
many members, the following account, mainly taken from a statement by 
Bio. A. H. Cassel, will prove of interest. In 1741, Count Zinzendorf, 
came to America and founded, before his departure, the Moravian colony, 
at Bethlehem. Pa. 

He preached for a time in Grermantown whbrd he b ksam's quite? 
intimate with the Mennonites, and also with the Brethren. His principal 
aim was, as it appears, to unite all the different religious factions of the 
country into one general body, meaning of course himself to be the head 
or leader. To promote this, he went to work with great zeal and energy 



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and appointed general synods or conferences for all religious 
•denominations to meet. He had circulars printed, which he scattered 
broadcast over the land, to invite all the religiously inclined, of whatever 
denomination they were, to attend. Of these conferences there were seven 
of three davs each, held in close succession, in different parts of the 
country. Tlie second of them was held on the 14th and 15th of January. 
1742, at Oley, Berks County., Pa., on the premises of George Huebner, 
which deputies from all the various sects in that part of America were 
earnestly requested to attend. Therefore the Brethren thought it a 
becoming duty to have a deputy there also. Accordingly Elder George 
Adam Martin, who was the ablest and most competent man they had, 
was delegated by the church of Conestoga to represent our fraternity. 
He did so, and in his report of it to the church he says : u He heard 
many strange and singular things during those three daps — that he 
regarded the conferences as a trap or snare to entice the simple and 
inexperienced of the awakened souls back again to their former habits 
of religion, and thus establish old Babel again" <&c, <&c. Whereupon 
the Brethren held councils what to do to prevent, or to circumscribe 
this apparent danger, as several of the brethren were already led astray, 
prominent among them was Andreas Fry, besides many of other 
denominations. 

It was then and there in Conestoga in one of these counsels, proposed 
to hold an Annual Conference, or "Big Meeting" (as they called it) 
ourselves, which met with such a favorable reception, and was so 
unanimously approved of, that the move was immediately adoptod, and 
the time and place fixed, when and where it should be held. This 
transpired during the year above mentioned, (1742) and is the beginning 
^nd true cause or foundation of our Annual Meetings. 




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HUNTINGDON NORMAL COLLEGE. 



THE SCHOOLS OF THE FRATERNITY: 
PAST AND PRESENT. 



Every intelligent reader is aware of the fact that what is known as- 
High School Education did not meet with favor in the earlier days of the 
Church. The establishment of schools is a comparatively recent occurrence.. 
It is true that there have been numerous efforts to secure institutions of 
learning tor our use, but success has not crowned our efforts until a 
comparatively recent period. To-day we have no denominational schools 
that are recognized by the Church as being under its general care. The 
institutions herein named are under the care of local Brethren, under the 
auspices of the Brethren, or for the use of Brethren, and not under the 
cmc of the Church at lar^e. 



The schools, as they now stand, like everything else in the way of 
progress in the Church, are the outcome of repeated efforts characterized 
by a greater or less degree of success, by others who do not now appear 
in connection with them. The schools which have had in the past, or have 
now* an actual existence, will be given, and the efforts that were the 
foundation stones of the present superstructures will receive justice at a 
later period. 

The first school was started by Brother James Quinter,at New Vienna, 
Clinton county, Ohio, in 1861. He was assisted by Brother O. W. Miller, 
Sister Clara Haas and her daughter. Harriet, and Sister Mary Craig. This 
school lasted two years with fair success, but was interfered with by the- 
war of the rebellion. 

The next school taught under the care of the Brethren was known as 
the Plum Creek Normal School. This school was taught in the meeting— 
house of the Plum Creek Brethren Church, in Armstrong county, 
Pennsylvania. It was started by Brother Lewis Kimmel, of Elderton, 
Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, and was continued about two years with 
a very fair degree of success. Brother Kimmel was assisted by Brother 
Howard Miller. In 1875 serious efforts were entered upon to endow the 
school. Brother Packer, then of Canton, Starke county, Ohio, was 
employed as solicitor, a board of trustees was appointed, and the matter 
publicly agitated. It was finally decided to change the location of the 
proposed institution, and Louisville, Starke county, Ohio, was selected as 
an eligible place. 

At this juncture, an effort was made at Berlin, Somerset county, 
Pennsylvania, to secure a college at that point, but did not succeed. At 
Huntingdon, the services of Brother Zuck, then of the Mt. Pleasant, 
Westmoreland county, school, were secured, and a small school was opened 
in Huntingdon county. Meanwhile the Plum Creek Normal which had 
been very successful, was discontinued and the location of the contemplated 
school at Louisville, Ohio, was changed to Ashland, Ashland county, of 
that state. 

Somewhat later than this, the Mt. Morris College movement was 
inaugurated, and still more recently the Virginia Normal School. The 
facts as they appear in the Catalogues ot the various institutions will now 
be given. 



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HUNTINGDON NORMAL COLLEGE. 

This Institution is located at Huntingdon, the county seat, on the 
Main Line of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad, 198 miles west of 
Philadelphia and 153 miles east of Pittsburg. It is also the northern 
terminus of the Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad, 75 miles from 
Bridgeport, where it connects with the Connellsville and Pittsburg 
Railroad, and 89 miles from Cumberland, Md., where there is a connection 
with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, thus affording the most ample 
facilities of access from every direction. The healthiness of the climate, 
rgood morals of the citizens, low cost ot living, excellent railroad and mail 
facilities, and the beautiful scenery on every side, all recommend it as a 
most desirable place to attend school. The scenery as viewed from the 
building is striking, impressive and grand, and to the admirer of Nature, 
it will prove a continued source of enjoyment, which of itself, will be 
worth a trip from the prairies of the West. 

The College building stands on high ground overlooking the town and 
the' adjacent country. It is substantially built of brick, in the form of a 
cross, 84 x 102 feet, four stories, covered with slate. It is admirably 
adapted to the purposes of the Institution, and is a pleasant and 
comfortable " Normal Borne" for Teachers and Students of both sexes. 
The basement story contains a large, convenient and pleasant dining room, 
pantry, kitchen, laundry, storeroom, four rooms for employees, etc. The 
cellar apartment lies in the rear,and is mainly under ground. Just outside 
are two large wells and a cistern containing excellent water for laundry 
and culinary purposes. On the main floor are the Library, Reception 
Room, two Recitation Rooms and the Chapel, a large room which will 
seat from 500 to 600 persons. The Chapel is the general assembly-room, 
and here the students meet for devotional exercises, to hear announcements, 
receive their letters, etc. The next story is laid out into Recitation 
Rooms, Teachers' Rooms, Sleepiug Apartments for lady students, and 
Book Room. There is a private stairway for lady students leading up 
from the basement. The upper story consists entirely of dormitories for 
gentlemen students. From the top of the building there is a grand 
outlook over the town and surrounding country. The view is one that 
will delight the eye of any one who can appreciate the beauties of natural 
scenery. Many beautiful pictures have been painted on the canvas of 
Pennsylvania by the Great Artist, but our picturesque State contains few 
lovelier scenes than that which greets the admiring gaze of the students 
from the " Brethren's Normal." 



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HISTORY AND DESIGN. 

Although organized by the Brethren and by its charter placed forever 
under the control of members ot the Church of the Brethren, for the 
special benefit of the children of the Fraternity, to be a home, church 
and school for them, where they can receive an education free from the 
contaminating' influences of fashionable life ; yet the Brethren's Normal 
College is designed to give a good, thorough, practical education to all 
students, without regard to sect or creed. Starting April 17, 1876, in a 
very humble way, under the control of the late Prof. J. M. Zuck, in a 
email room in the Primitive Christian building, the school has been 
steadily growing in numbers and influence. Its patrons represent the 
States of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, 
Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, the .Republic of Mexico, and New Jeisey, 
besides a majority of the counties of Pennsylvania. Instead of the small 
room with its four inmates, the commodious building erected for its use, 
has been crowded with earnest students intent upon making the best pos- 
sible use of their time and their talents. The work has met with Divine 
favor, and therefore has prospered. 

EXPENSES. 

The aim is to bring expenses down to the lowest possible figure consis- 
tent with a fair compensation for the services rendered. 

Tuition in Normal Course, - - $1.00 per week. 

Board in College Building, - - - 2.40 " 

Furnished Room, .''-■'•"-'-. 50 " 

Washing about - 25 " 

Light and Contingencies, $2.00 to $2.50 per Term. 
Tuition for a shorter time than a Full Term, or when not paid in 
advance, $1.20 per week. 

SESSIONS AND VACATIONS. 

The School Tear consists of 43 weeks, opening Sept. 5, 1881, and 
closing June 29, 1882, and is divided into three sessions, at the opening 
of each ot which the classes will be recognized, thus affording advantages 
to the students who may wish to enter at the opening of any session, 
while those who continue during the year, can do so without the 
interruption and loss of time occasioned by vacations. 
Q 



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0FFICERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 

H. B. BRUMBAUGH, Huntingdon, Fa., President. 

D. F. STOUFFER, Benevola, Md., Vice President. 

A. B. BRUMBAUGH, Huntingdon, Pa., Secretary. 

W. J. SWIG ART, Huntingdon, Pa., Treasurer. 

FACULTY. 

President of the College, 
JAMES QUINTER. 

J. H. BRUMBAUGH, 

Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy. 

J. B. KIDDER, 

Ancient Languages. 

L. S. SHIMMELL, 

Mathematics and Chemistry. 

D. M. LONG, 

English and Natural Sciences. 

W. J. SWIGAKT, 

Elocution and Surveying. 

G. G. LEHMER, 
Penmanship and English. 

DAVID EMMERT, ■ 
Drawing and Painting. 

WILLIAM BEERY, 
Vocal Music. 

CALENDAR. 

1881. 
Fall Term begins Monday Sept. 5th — 16 weeks. 
Fall Term ends Friday, Dec. 23d. 

1882. 
Winter Term begins Monday Jan. 2d — 12 weeks. 
Winter Term closes Friday, March 17th. 
Spring Term begins Monday, March 20th — 15 weeks. 
Final Examination of Senior Class Tuesday, J une 20th. 
Closing Exercises and Commencement Thursday, June 29th. 






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ASHLAND COLLEGE, 

ASHLA1STD, ASHLAND COUNTY, OHIO. 



Ashland College was founded in 1878 in order to promote the cause 
of religious education, and is placed by its charter under the fostering 
care of the Brethren Church, from whose members the Board of Trustees 
is chosen. The immediate ohjcct of the founders was to establish a 
first-class college for both youn^ men and young women, which should 
combine the advantages of home and school, develop and cultivate the 
best powers of mind and body, instill a taste for simplicity, economy, and 
an aversion to vain show and extravagance; and affo»d the most thorough 
instruction at the least expense to the student. In short they seek to 
dedicate the Institution to the highest interest of youth and to the glory 
of God. 

LOCATION AND ADVANTAGES. 

F<>r beauty and healthfulness of location, Ashland College is not 
surpassed in the West. The grounds, comprising nearly thirty acres of 
land, here selected on account of their elevation, pure air, freedom from 
malarial diseases, and extent and beauty of laud&cape. The work of 
grading and improving the grounds about the College buildings will be 
continued until there shall be nothing wanting in the surroundings to 
please the eye and cultivate the taste. 

Ashland is a thriving town of nearly four thousand inhabitants, 
situated in one of the richest and most beautiful farming districts in Ohio, 
and distinguished for the thrift, business enterprise, and high moral 
character of its people. Nearly all denominations of churches are 
represented here, a large and influential circle of the Brethren surrounding 
it. There are four large and flourishing churches of the Brethren within 
a few miles of the town. 



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Ashland is situated on the line of the New York, Pennsylvania & 
Ohio Railroad, a trunk line from New York to Cincinnati. Students 
coming by the way of Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago, or Baltimore 
& Ohio roade. change cars at Mansfield, which is only a half hour's ride 
from Ashland. 

BUILDINGS. 

The main College Building is a very fine edifice, and i* nut surpassed 
by any college building in the State for convenience and comforr. It is 
one hundred feet irontand the same in depth, tour stories high, built of cut 
.stone and brick, rooted with slate. There are school room accommodations 
for five hundred students, besides Library, Parlor, Office, Museum, Society 
Halls, six private rooms for t ie Professors, and a large Chapel, which will 
.seat five hundred worshipers. 

TUITION AND INCIDENTALS. 



COLLEGE DEPARTMENT. 

First Term— 15 weeks $11.00 

Second Term— 12 weeks 10.00 
Third Term— 13 weeks 10.00 



PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. 

B'irst Term — 15 weeks, $10.00 

Second Term— 12 weeks, 9.00 

Third Term— 12 weeks, 9.00 



Normal Department. 



ENGLISH BRANCHES. 

First Term— 15 weeks, $ 9.00 

Second Term— 12 weeks, 8.00 

Third Term— 12 weeks, 8.00 



HIGHER BRANCHES. 

First Term of 15 weeks $10.00 
Second Term— 12 weeks, 9,00 



Third Term— 12 weeks, 



9.00 



Summer Term — Normal and Collegiate, 8 weeks, $5.00 

Incidentals, $1.00 per term. All fees payable strictly in advance. 



Table Hoard, per week - 
Furnished Room per week 

Total Board and furnished room per week 
Table Board per week - 
Unfurnished Room per week 



$1.50 and $2.00 
65 and 65 



2.15 and 2.65 

$ 1.50 and 2.00 

25 and 25 



Total Board and unfurnished room per week 1.T5 and 2.25 



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OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 



ALPHEUS DICKEY, Ashland, Ohio, President, 

WILLIAM SADLER, Nankin, Ohio, Yice President. 

HENRY K. MYERS, Ashland, Ohio, Secretary. 

ISAAC D. PARKER, Ashland, Ohio, Auditor. 

AUSTIN MOHERMAN, Ashland, Ohio, Treasurer. 

JACOB MISHLER, Ashland, Ohio, General Librarian. 

FACULTY. 

President. 



Professor of Greek and English Literature, and Acting Professor of Mental and 

Moral Philosophy. 

LEONHARD HUBER, A. M., 

Professor of Latin, German and French. 

HARYEY M. LICHTY, 

Professor of Mathematics. 

JACOB KEIM, Ph. B.> 

Professor of the Natural Sciences. 



Principal of the Normal Department. 

FRANK P. FOSTER, 

Professor of Elocution and Principal of Commercial Department. 

HIRAM F. HIXSON, 

Instructor in Mathematics. 

DENNIS R. RUPERT, 

Instructor in Music. 

MAY C. SPRENGLE, 

Instructor in Drawing. 

PROF. JACOB KEIM, 

Secretary of Faculty. 

JOHN KURTZ, 

Superintendent of College Hall and Grounds. 

MRS. JOHN KURTZ, 

Matron. 

-The duties of this department, during the past year, have been divided among 

the other Professors. 



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COLLEGE CALENDAE. 



1881—1882. 



ALL DEPA&TMENTS. 



1881.— 

Friday, June 17 — Examinations begin. 

Sunday, June 19, 3 p. m. — Baccalaureate Sermon by the President.. 

Monday, June 20, 8 p. m. — Address before the Literary Societies, by 

Rev. L. D. McCabe, LL. D. 
Tuesday, June 21, 9 a. m. — Annual Meeting of Board of Trustees. - 
Tuesday, June 21, 8 p. m. — Annual Exercises of Literary Societies. 
Wednesday, June 22 — Annual Commencement. 

Annual Address by Elder James Q.uinter. 

Exercises of Graduating Class. 

Summer Vacation, 10 Weeks. 

Wednesday, July 6 — Normal Summer Term begins. 
Tuesday, August 30 — Normal Summer Term ends. 
Thursday, Septemp.es 8 — Fall Term begins. 
Wednesday, December 21 — Fall Term ends. 

Vacation, 2 Weeks. 

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Thursday, January 5 — Winter Term begins. 
Wednesday, April 5 — Winter Term ends. 
Thursday, April 6 — Spring Term begins. 
Wednesday, June 28 — Annual Commencement. 
Catalogues sent free on application. Address* 

PRESIDENT OF ASHLAND COLLEGE, 

Ashland, Ohio.. 



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MT. MORRIS COLLEGE. 

MT. MORKIS, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 



The institution is located in Mt. Morris, a quiet, pleasant, and moral 
town, in Ogle county, 111., about one hundred miles west of Chicago, on 
the Chicago & Iowa R. R- It is free from saloons, gambling houses, etc., 
surrounded by a beautiful and fertile country, with a generous, industrious, 
intelligent and thrifty people. 

The College buildings are situated on a commanding site,and surrounded 
by a beautiful park of six and a half acres. The buildings cost about 
$•±0,000. All the windows have blinds ; the inside is nicely painted and 
calcimined ; the floors are carpeted in all rooms and halls ; registers and 
ventilators are in every room, and a cozier, cleaner and more attractive set 
of students' quarters is not to be found in this country. The dining room 
is a model of neatness and order. 

This immediate section is almost entirely free from ague and those 
malarious diseases so common to the Mississippi Valley. 

Students when ill will receive the personal attention of the President, 
and good nursing and medical attention when needed. In case of serious 
illness, parents or guardians will receive prompt and regular notice by 
mail or telegram. 

The rooms are furnished with carpet, bedstead, matress, pillows, 
pillow-slips, sheets, one comforter, table, chairs, wash-stand, wash-bowl 
and pitcher, mirror, bucket, etc. Students should bring at least one com- 
forter and a pair of blankets. Rooms in the College building are heated, 
with hot-air furnaces. Kooms can be had in town at very low rates. 

Students from the East can come to Chicago or Aurora, thence to Mt. 
Moris via the Chicago cv, Iowa R. R. Those coming from the West can 
either go to one of the above named places, or to Forreston, on the Illinois 
Central Railroad, and thence to Mt. Morris. 

An examination of the following terms will show that the best of 
Educational advantages are offered at extremely low rates. In all cases 
the money must be paid in advance. In cases of sickness the money for the 



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unexpired part of the term will be refunded. Where money has been paid 
in advance by the year,and the student is prevented through sickness from 
attending school, there is a proportional reduction. 



TERMS. 



Tuition Fall or Spring Term 
Tuition Winter Term 
Tuition per year 



Board in College 



Room rent - 

Board, room-rent and Tuition per year 



$ 10.00 in advance. 

13.00 in advance. 

30.00 in advance. 

2.00 per week. 

.50 per week. 

120.00 in advance. 



Board,Eoom-rent,Tuition,Fall or Spring Term 40.00 in advance. 
Board, Room-rent and Tuition, Winter Term 53.00 in advance. 

Some of our students secure cheaper rates by boarding in Clubs, 
the prices ranging from $1.40 to $1.75 per week; others rent rooms and 
board themselves. Some who have adopted this plan have been able to 
get through the year at a cost not exceeding $1.25 per week. 



OFFICERS. 



DIRECTORS. 



J. W. STEIN, 

D. L. MILLEE, 

M. S. NEWCOMER, 

S. A. STEIN, 



Mt. Morris, Illinois. 



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OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE .* 



J. W. STEIN, Mt. Morris, Illinois, President, 

D. L. MILLER, Mt. Morris, 111., Secretary and Business Manager, 

M. S. NEWCOMER, Mt. Morris, Illinois, Treasurer. 



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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTORS, 



S. Z. SHARP, Acting President. 

E. C. HUGHES, 

Professor of Ancient Languages. 

FERNANDO SANFORD, 

Professor of Natural and Physical Sciences, 

A. W. BURNETT, 

Professor of English Literature. 

L. P. CRAVENS, 

Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy. 

M. G. ROHRBOUGH, 

Principal of Commercial Department. 

HARRY C. NEWCOMER, 

Assistant Teacher of Ancient Languages. 

MATTIE A. LEAR, 

Assistant Teacher of English Branches. 

I. H. MILLER, 

Tutor in Mathematics. 

J. H. MEYER, 

Instructor in Vocal Music. 

A. W. BURNETT, 

Secretary of Faculty. 



CALENDAR FOR 1881-82. 



Fall Term begins September 1st, 1881. 

" " closes November 23d, " 12 weeks. 

Winter Term begins Nov. 24th, '* 

" <• closes March 22d, '82, 16 " 

Spring Term begins March 23d, '82. 

" " closes June 15th, " 12 " 



VIRGINIA NORMAL SCHOOL. 

BRIDGEWATER, ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA. 



GENERAL INFORMATION. 

Though originated for the special benefit of the Brethren (or Tunkers) 
and under their immediate control to be a home,church,and school for their 
children, where they can receive an education free from the contaminating 
influences of fashionable life ; yet the Virginia Normal school offers a 
hearty welcome to all those who seek knowledge regardless of sect or 
creed. Having no endowment it will depend on its merits for success. 

In point of location the Virginia Normal School will compare with 
any other institution in America. The Shenandoah Valley, so widely 
known for its beauty and fertility, lias a climate distinguished for its 
equability, — its summers being seldom too warm and its winters much 
milder than in the more mountainous sections of Virginia. 

In this salubrious climate none of the diseases which infect many 
portions of the South are known. The Valley apparently encircled by 
mountains forms a scene of surpassing beauty and interest. 

Situated in this romantic region and healthful climate is Bridgewater 
in which is located the Virginia Normal School. 

The town has a population of about 1000 which is rapidly increasing. 
Bridgewater is one of the most thriving towns in Virginia — the enterprise 
of her citizens having recently placed her in the front rank of improvement. 

There are here few of those temptations which often lead young 
men into habits of dissipation and ruin ; but on the contrary a wholesome 
influence is constantly exerted by the School and community to restrain 
them from the cultivation of evil habits. 

Parents sending their sons and daughters to the Virginia Normal 
School may do so, fully assured that they will not only have the constant 
care and attention of the Faculty ; but that they will, also, be surrounded 
by the best influences and associations. 



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Bridgewater is situated four miles from the Valley Branch R. R., and 
on the of the proposed line of the Atlantic and Ohio R. R., which will 
.possibly be completed at an early day. It is also on the Warm Springs 
Turnpike, seven miles south of Harrisonburg, with which there is daily 
connection by stage. 

These advantages with daily mail, leave but little to be desired in the 
location. 

Just beyond the western suburbs of the town is the " Round Hill," a 
<Jone shaped mountain rising 500 feet above the surrounding country. Its 
summit is easily reached, and commands one of the grandest outlooks in 
the State ; while the southern end of the town is skirted by the blue 
waters of " North River," fresh from the Allegheny Mountains. 

There are also several -'mineral springs within half a mile of town. 

Two large and commodious buildings have been rented for the use of 
the School. The Boarding Hall is a large, substantial frame building. 
Arranged expressly for the students of the Virginia Normal School, it is 
admirably adapted for a comfortable and pleasant home. The Boarding 
Hall is under the supervision of a competent and experienced caterer, who 
will make everything as pleasant as possible for them, but will demand a 
strict observance of all the requirements of the Hall. 

The Dining room will be in charge of an experienced matron, who 
will spare no pains to supply the tables with an abundance of well cooked 
food of the greatest variety that the season permits. 

The young ladies' apartments are separate from the Boarding Hall. 
They are placed under the special care of a matron who will endeavor to 
make them as comfortable and happy as possible. All things considered, 
we can truthfully say that the Virginia Normal School offers to the students 
superior advantages in point of good board, comfortable rooms, and low 
prices. 

EXPENSES. 



Tuition - - - - - $3.25 per month, 

Board, including fuel and light, - - $9.00" " 

Washing, ------ $1.00 " 

A contingent fee of $1.00 per term is required of all day students. 
All non-resident pnpils will be required to board in the Boarding Hall, 
unless parents or guardians desire them to board elsewhere. 

From the above it will be seen that students can attend the entire 
.session of forty weeks at a cost of $132.50. 



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OFFICERS OF THE BOARD. 

JACOB THOMAS, Spring Creek, Virginia, President. 

DANIEL HAYS, Moore's Store, Virginia, Vice President. 

SAMUEL F. SANGER, Bridge water, Virginia, Secretary.. 

FACULTY. 

D. C. FLORY, Principal, 
Ancient Languages and Mathematics. 

ELDER DANIEL HAYS, 
Elocution and Business Department. 

JAMES R. SHIPMAN, 

Penmanship and English Branches. 

GEO. B. HOLSINGER, 

Music 

CALENDAR. 



1882. 



Sept. 12, Fall term begins, 15 weeks. 

Dec. 22, " " ends. 

Dec. 26, Winter term begins, 13 weeks. 

1883. 

March 23, Winter term ends. 

March 26, Spring term begins, 12 weeks. 

June 15, Closing Exercises and Commencement. 




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THE PUBLICATIONS OF THE BROTHERHOOD 



There is probably no organization of Christians in existence which has 
as many papers and periodicals as the Brethren have, considering the small 
number of members we have enrolled. The latitude of expression, both 
allowed and taken, is something remarkable, and he must be hard to please, . 
indeed, who cannot find an expression of opinion con genial with his views. 

For a long time, there were no papers published in the Church. For 
one hundred and forty-three years the Fraternity grew in grace and 
numbers when the first paper was published, by Henry Kuttz, in 1851, at 
Poland, Ohio. The Gospel Yisitor (its name) was first published in the 
loft of a spring-house, and had two hundred and forty subscribers to its- 
monthly edition. By a combination of farm work and editorial labor, the 
paper was enabled to live. 

The Gospel Yisitor had the field for thirteen years, when the 
Christian Family Companion was issued by Henry Holsinger, from 
Tyrone, Pennsylvania. This differed from the Gospel Yisitor by being 
a weekly, and met with great favor, on that account from the Brotherhood. 
The paper was moved from Tyrone to Meyersdale, or, as a large number 
of readers better know the place, to Dale City, Pennsylvania. An 
examination of the contents of these papers would provoke a smile at the 
difference between the issues of the press then and its product now — and 
the difference is not a favorable one. 

In 1870, Henry Holsinger started the Pious Youth, a youth's paper, 
in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, but it was subsequently discontinued for want 
of patronage. 

In 1870, the Pilgrim, a new aspirant for public patronage, appeared 
before the church,issued from James Creek, Huntingdon Co.,Pennsylvania, 
by Henry B. Brumbaugh and his brother, John B. Brumbaugh. This was- 
the first opposition paper in a business sense. It was then moved to 
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The Pilgrim was a paying paper, and, lik& 
all our earlier papers, was characterized by a mild tone, and was harmonious 
with the church at large. 



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In 1870, another publication, known as The Vindicator, was 
undertaken. This paper is better explained by the following letter, 
received from the Editor, in answer to a letter of inquiry concerning its 
scope and results : 

" The Vindicator was established in the year 1870, with its present 
Editor, Samuel Kinsey. Elder Peter Nead — a father in the Church, and 
so widely known in his time, whose writings, several books, were so much 
admired, and do still exist — was its warm support and advocate down to 
his last labors on earth. A number of the old tried and faithful posts of 
the Church have always given their names to it as its advisers, &c. 

" On beholding the downward course of the Church — her innovations 
and deviations — it was thought necessary to publish The Vindicator to 
call bach, if any would hear, and to hold us in check, if possible, that the 
Church ran not too rapidly into a popular and fashionable Christianity. 

" This was the primary object and design of the paper, and, though 
it met with slurs and sneers, and a decided disapproval on the part of 
some, it nevertheless had its glorious effects, and accomplished the glorious 
results of bringing comfort to the hearts of many who were weeping for 
Zion, and uniting and strengthening all those who were yet favorably 
inclined to the time-honored order, faith and practice of the Church. 

" The Vindicator, has always been, and is still, a faithful advocate 
of the old order and first faith of the Church, in holiness, sobriety and 
practice. 

^ Truly, SAMUEL KIJSTSEY." 

In 1877, the Christian Family Companion and the Gospel Visitor 
were consolidated and the name changed to Primitive Christian, James 
Quiuter, Meyersdale, Somerset Co., Pa., Editor. The Primitive, as it 
was known in brief, had a considerable circulation, and was very 
-conservative. 

With a view to lessen the number of papers, the Primitive Christian 
and Pilgrim consolidated their forces under the management of James 
Quinter, H. B. Brumbaugh and J. B. Brumbaugh, at Huntingdon, Pa. 
The object of the consolidation was to prevent a number of papers being 
started, and to concentrate our literary forces; but, in 1875, J. T. Meyers 
purchased and published the Brederbote, issuing it as an English-German 
paper, half in each language. It was soon merged into the Brethren at 
"Work, at Lanark, Carroll Co., Illinois, under the joint editorship of J. T. 
Meyers, M. M. Eshleman and J. H. Moore, in 1876. Bro. Meyers retiring, 
leaving the other tw T o in possession, S. H. Bashor was taken in as a partner, 
.and remained such until 1878. In 1879, M. M. Eshleman became the 



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owner of the paper, with S. J. Harrison and L. M. Eby as partners. In 
1881, the paper was moved to Mt. Morris, Ogle coanty, Illinois, and Jos. 
Amick and D. L. Miller became partners with Robert Miller as one of the 

Editors. 

In 1879, the Brethren's Advocate was published at Waynesboro, 
Franklin county, Pennsylvania, as a weekly. It was subsequently changed 
to a monthly, in 1881, and the price correspondingly reduced. 

About this time, the Gospel Preacher was published at Ashland, 
Ashland county, Ohio — S. EL Bashor and J. H. Worst, Editors. 

In 1877, The Deacon was published in Montandon, Northumberland 
county, Pennsylvania, as a little monthly, compensating in its pngnacious- 
ness what it lacked in size. It was published two years, paying its way. 
The Editor, P. H. Beaver, explains its demise on the grounds that 
distinctions came too consecutively, behaving been elected to the ministry, 
arranged by the A.. M. tor its publication and became a grandfather all 
in one day, June 5th, 1879, and The Deacon was then suspended. 

In 1878, the Progressive Christian was published at Berlin, Somerset 
county, Pennsylvania, by Henry Holsinger and Joseph Beer. The paper 
was started as a rostrum for the expression of ail opinions regarding the 
polity of the Church. The paper soon passed into the hands of J. W. 
Beer, who soon transferred it to Howard Miller. The writer, having 
received an important appointment from the Government at tliis period, 
it was made over to Henry Holsinger, and S. H. Bashor was taken in as 
a partner and associate Editor. 

The Brederbote was next issued as a distinctively German paper 
from Grundy Center, Iowa. 

Free Discussion made its appearance from Topeka, Kansas, advoca- 
ting the peculiar views of its Editor, Lewis O. Hummer. Publication 
presently suspended. 

Several other small papers were issued by different members of the 
Fraternity, but they can hardly be classed as Church papers, and they will 
not be mentioned in detail. 

For the use of the Sabbath schools ot the Brotherhood there was 
issued the Young Disciple, in 1875, from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, by 
H. B. Brumbaugh and J. B. Brumbaugh. 

The Children at Work was published in 1879, by J. H. Moore, at 
Lanark, Illinois. This paper was sold to S. Z. Sharp, and was finally 
absorbed by the Young Disciple, at Huntingdon. 



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The Youth's Advance was published by J. H. Moore and M. M. 
Eshleman, which included the Children at Work and this paper, the- 
Youth's Advance, is now a part of the Young Disciple. 

Our Sunday School was published at Ashland, Ashland county, 
Ohio, by S. Z. Sharp, in 1879, bat was finally merged into the Young 
Disciple. 

THE PKESENT PUBLICATIONS. 



The Brethren's Advocate* 

Waynesboro, Franklin Co., Pa., D. H. Fahrney, Editor. A Monthly of 
conservative character. Fifty cents per year. 

The Primitive Christian, 

Published at Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co., Pa. A Weekly. Price §1.50 
a year. Subscriptions may begin at any time. Conservative. 

The Progressive Christian, 

Published at Berlin, Somerset Co., Pa., by H. R. Holsingcr and S. EL 
Bashor. Price $1.25 a year. The organ of the Progressives. 

The Gospel Preacher, 

Published at Ashland, Ashland Co., Ohio. Address Edward Mason, one 
of the Editors, for terms and specimen copies. Progressive. 

The Vindicator, 

Published at Kinsey's Station, Montgomery Co., O. Price $1.00 a year- 
Monthly. Old order. 

Brethren at Work, 

Published at Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., 111. Price, $1.50. Jos. Amick, D. 
L. Miller and Robert Miller, Editors and Proprietors. Conservative. 

The Brederbote, 

Published at Grundy Center, Iowa. Address The Brederbote, Grundy 
Center, Grundy Co., lo., for terms. The only German paper. Conser 
vative. 

The Young Disciple and Youth's Advance, 

Huntingdon, Pa. Quinter and Brumbaugh. Weekly S. S. paper. Single- 
copy, 50 cts. ; 10 copies, $4.00. 



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THE MISSION SERVICE OF THE CHURCH. 



The Mission Service of the Brethren is a very short chapter and not 
a very creditable showing. The Mission work of the church can not be 
shown to any great advantage. In all heathen couutries, among every 
people not worshipers of God, the Brethren have not now and never 
did have a Missionary. 

The spirit of the church seems to be that of local effort and through 
this agency has been accomplished all that has been done. Every 
effort has been made to secure a list of official evangelists through 
the medium of advertisements in the papers and extensive private corres- 
pondence. In reply, but one District was heard from — The Western 
District of Maryland. This District has an organization called the 
Missionary Association of the Western District of Maryland. Its officers 
say they have met with " some degree of success, and a prospect of 
considerable being done if the work is continued." There are other 
District Missionaries or Evangelists, but none of them have cared to put 
themselves on record as such. The usual method that has come under 
the observation of the writer has been for the various District Meetings 
to pass resolutions, appoint officers and evangelists, go home to meet next 
year when the report is heard that an effort has been made to advance 
the interests of the church in the way of extending the borders of Zion, 
the Treasurer turns over his meagre amount to his successor, and the whole 
thing is repeated another year. 

Some of the District Evangelists have been successful in doing some 
.good, but they have not come forward and reported so much as their 
existen ce 

THE DANISH MISSION. 

• The Danish Mission consists of one member of our Fraternity, Bro. 
Christian Hope, sent to Denmark several years ago by the Northern 
District of Illinois. 

The Danish Mission has been successful in the establishment of a 
mission church in Denmark, small but zealous, and it gives' the writer 
pleasure to put in the Record that Bro. Hope is spoken of in the highest 
terms by his countrymen with whom the compiler of this book has been 
thrown in contact. 



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THE CITY MISSION SERVICE. 

This organization was started for work in the cities, as its name 
indicates, it failed to succeed. 

THE CHURCH EXTENSION UNION. 

This effort to organize a general Mission service was made at 
Meyersdale. Pennsylvania, a few years ago. A Secretary and Treasurer, 
together with a Board of Trustees were elected. Several hundred dollars - 
were collected, which now lie idle in the Treasurer's hands. Nothing 
worthy of the name of Church Extension was ever done. The v?ork is a 
failure. 

THE ST. LOUIS MISSION. 

Within the last year an effort has been made to secure a foothold in 
St. Louis. A small church of eighteen reported members shows the 
measure of its success. The minister formerly located there has moved" 
away, and the prospect is not a bright one, judging from the results of 
previous efforts, although this may prove an exception. 

The above is about all that can be said of our efforts in the way of" 
teaching all the nations. 




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THE CHARITIES OF THE CHURCH. 



It is well known that the Brethren take care of their own poor and 
unfortunate according to the arrangements that are made in the various- 
congregations in which these cases arise. Latterly the advantages of 
organized effort in this as well as other departments has been made 
manifest, and we have two organizations or institutions under the care of 
Brethren. 



BRETHREN'S ORPHAN HOME. 

This Institution was incorporated March 30th, 1881, in the State of 
Illinois. The location is in Macon Co., 111., one and one-fourth miles 
south-west of Cerro Gordo, on eighty acres of land, having the ordinary 
tarm buildings upon it. It began operation March 1st, 1882, and will 
take six orphan children during the year ending March 1st, 1883. 

It has a board of live Trustees, elected by the Southern District of 
Illinois. The object is to provide a home for orphan children and those 
members being a scriptural charge. It is in regular working operation, 
and has four inmates now. Address Stephen Shivery, Treasurer and. 
Corresponding Secretary, Cerro Gordo, Piatt Co., 111. Donations 
solicited . 

THE ORPHANS 7 HOME. 



The Orphan Home is located at Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. This 
Home is not a distinctively Brethren institution, but the associations and 
surroundings are such that seem to justify placing it here. It originated 
about a year ago, with Bro. David Emmert. The object is to care for 
orphans without reference to locality or church relationship. 



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The work is supervised by a board of Directors or Trustees, and the 
actual care of the orphans is confided to Sister Carrie Miller, as Matron, 
assisted by Sister Rissler. 

There are about a dozen children from six to twelve years of age, 
coming mainly, if not wholly, from Huntingdon county. The Home 
occupies a rented house, and everything about it has been donated by 
various individuals. It is a decidedly humble Home, but it has zeal and 
ability at its head, superior personal supervision, and the blessing of Grod 
over all. The belief in the efficacy of prayer is a characteristic of the 
management, and the result has been satisfactory. This Home demands 
the attention of every charitably disposed person in the Brotherhood, and 
those who would lay up treasures in Heaven would do well to help the 
orphans of the Orphans' Home, at Huntingdon. 

Address David Emmert, Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co., Pa. 




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SUMMARY. 



The foregoing pages give a very correct idea of the numerical strength 
and geographical distribution of the Brethren, and while the totals 
aggregate considerable, jet the result must fait far short of what we 
expected. There is a disposition, with everybody, to overestimate num- 
bers : the number of persons in a public assembly, the population of 
towns and cities and the strength of organizations, generally, are examples 
of this unconscious habit. 

While the Record does not lay claim to absolute accuracy, yet it is 
certain that it is very nearly exact in round numbers. Those who looked 
for greater returns will remember that the church is continuous, that is, 
its strength lies in those portions of the Fraternity where congregations 
lie close together. Members who are residents of such communities 
imagine that all similarly related communities are equally populous, and 
herein lies the error. 

A careful reading of the chapter on geographical distribution, will 
show our diffusion, and following up the account on a map will be doubly 
advantageous and give the seeker after knowledge a better idea of the 
Brethren and their territory in halt an hour than any person ever hereto- 
fore had. 

While it is true that the numbers are considerable, thev are not 
nearly as large as they should be. It will be seen that the growth of the 
body has been westward. The old churches in the east, while prosperous 
and populous, do not grow in the same ratio as the western ones. It is 
not shown in this book how much the Brotherhood has grown, however 
it may be stated on excellent authority, — the reports of the members 
themselves, that, in the last ten years the increase has averaged thirty- 
five per cent, of the whole, that is, that where, ten years ago, we had one 
hundred members, there is now an average of one hundred and thirty- 
five. ' This percentage is &omew r hat greater than the growth of the country 



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at large, and the question as to the increase or decrease of the church is- 
thus settled in favor of the continued growth, in members, of the body 
as ft whole. 

If the success of the church in any portion of the country is a guide 
to the most desirable field for missionary effort, the west and northwest 
are the most promising according to the evidence of past accession. The 
churches in the west have outgrown the older organizations in the east 
ten to one, and in the newer states and territories will be the future 
centers of the Fraternity. 

It must be borne in mind that this book does not give the changes 
wrought during the past year by secessions and schisms. 

It has been thought by some that the publication of the Record 
should have been delayed until the present agitation has settled down 
and party lines were closer drawn, but it would require some years at 
this rate of delay, and it has been thought best for all parties to show 
the church as a unit. Thus the old Brethren w T ill be al>le to see the 
extent of an accession to their ranks from any church named in this work. 
A secession of fifty members may mean the entire church or only a tenth 
of its membership ; the Progressive Brethren will be enabled to determine 
their growth and the relations they sustain numerically to the w T hole, and 
the conservative budy of the Bretherhood will be enabled to see at a 
glance the condition and relations of both parties. As a work of refer- 
ence the book would be valueless unless it showed,asit now does,the exact 
condition of the Fraternity as a whole. The figures given may be relied 
upon as being exactly as those given in the manuscript. Upon this im- 
portant point much variance exists with the local authorities. The date 
of organization, the number of members at the time of starting, have all 
been subject to much dispute by those who should know. As ail are 
aw^are, no records have heretofore been kept by the churches, as a rule, 
and in many cases all the original members have gone to the reward 
prepared for the Faithful, and the figures have been a matter of 
conjecture. But the dates are very nearly right, and in no instance in the 
book do the printed figures of membership vary from those reported. It 
will be seen that there is a wide margin for errors in the first edition of 
such a work, when we consider that it has been made up from the contri- 
butions of over seven hundred different persons, all liable to errors, and 
much of the writing very difficult to read. It is believed that the book 
will be of great value to those interested in our growth and diffusion, and 
all readers will be better informed than heretofore. 



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ERKATA. 



The following errors and omissions are found in this edition. They 
will, of course, not be found in future editions : 

On page 4, instead of " religious from," in the seventh line from the top, 
read religious fervor : 

Same page, speaking of the earlier A.. M., read uniform rule instead of 
" uniform note." 

Page 8, Samuel Harley's address is Ephrata, Lancaster Co., Pa. 
u Germantown has one church building. 
" 25, Bishop Martin Garber is dead. 
" 27, Chestnut Grove is in West Va. 
" 28, Lincoln, Monroe and Raleigh are in West Va. 
" 31, Head heading, West Virginia State and Districts. 

" 39, In Springfield read George Swihart, instead of " Lenhart." 
The church began in 1859 with 22 and now has 188 members and 
several houses. 

" 46, Spring Run is in Fulton Co., not Tilton Co. 

" 46, The Bishop of West Otter Creek is D. R. C. Nead, of Stirrup 
Grove P. O. 

Many minor typographical errors will be discovered, they being almost 
inseparable from the work on account of the di til cult nature of the com- 
position. Brethren will please promptly notify the author of desired 
changes, that they may be corrected in subsequent editions. 






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